Machine Operator - Forklift - Waterjet Operator

ENTRY LEVEL ROLE - COMPANY LOOKING TO TRAIN/DEVELOP SOMEONE IN THIS ROLE TO EVENTUALLY OPERATE WATERJET MACHINERY.

Position will require working individually or with a small team of Welders, Fabricators, Designers, Engineers, and Mechanics to execute customer projects. Projects include motorsports, automotive, defense, and commercial industries.

The candidate will execute the requirements of the work orders and process material accordingly. Candidate will use drawings, specs, and/or verbal instructions as well as exercise judgment and experience to plan and accomplish goals. Candidate should have the ability to check his/her own work. Candidate must meet deadlines and document progress. Candidate must be flexible, dependable, time conscious, and be able to move from project to project with minimal supervision. Candidate must work closely with the shop management and be able to conduct his/her day-to-day duties in a highly professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operation of all aspects of water jet machinery & software

Read and understand basic prints

Track, inventory, and organize material

Utilize prints to determine parts not in inventory and order material as needed

Nest work orders to maximize material ability to use nesting software

Operation of forklift as required

Operation of small crane as required

Cleaning and organization of machine and shop space on a weekly basis

Conduct QC inspection of parts

Must possess the ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing

Must possess the ability and maturity to perform in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Must be able to maintain a clean and organized work area

Must work safely to comply with all business expectations

Problem solve and repair equipment in a timely manner

Manage large volumes of material and determine efficiencies in handling and storing

Create efficiencies with a large volume workload and manage tight timelines

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Fork Lift Certification

Crane Certification

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma

Top 3 Requirements:

Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent

Hands-on mechanical skills including the ability to use all common hand tools

Self-motivated with the ability to manage his/her own time to achieve deadlines and continually maintain and improve workspace

Preferred but not required:

Minimum of 1 year of water jet experience

Microsoft Office experience Excel, Word, Outlook, Tasks, Teams

Must be able to rig and move heavy structures