Waterjet/Plasma Machine Operator

FlexDecks, Inc. provides world-class fall protection solutions to the US military, civil, manufacturing, distribution, industrial, aviation and commercial markets. Flexible Lifeline Systems offers a casual yet fast paced work environment with a competitive base salary plus generous commission potential, major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off program.

Job Responsibilities

• Program, maintain, service and operate: FLOW Corp Water Jet System, Hypertherm/Messer Plasma Cutting System, and other material processing machines.
• Ability to handle raw material, operate material handling equipment, and load CNC cutting equipment including Vacuum Lifting System & Magnets, Plate Clamps, Overhead Crane and Forklift
• Operate, calibrate, and adjust mechanical aspects of waterjet/plasma and other equipment as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical portions of waterjet/plasma equipment, i.e., follow established machine maintenance schedules detailing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance checks and services to include Removing / Pumping Abrasive, Replacing Slats, Filling Abrasive Hopper, Monitor and Address Fluid Reservoirs, Lubrication Points, and Pneumatic Lines, Perform Corrosion Prevention and Control, Maintain Clean Hazard-free Work Area, Replace Torch Consumables and Coolant and Repair Torch Components and air/gas/water lines to CNC machines
• Troubleshoot / detect mechanical malfunctions and perform basic equipment repairs by Replacing High-pressure Lines and Gauges
• Diagnose and Replace Cutting Head Components, i.e., Mixing Tube, Nozzle, Orifice, etc.
• Detect non-conforming / out-of-tolerance parts and determine appropriate mechanical adjustments within the equipment's accepted operating parameters to produce quality parts.
• Keep inventory of replacement parts required to operate and maintain waterjet/plasma cutting equipment, as well as submit replacement part requests.
• Complete material related paperwork, document equipment runtime daily, and record equipment related notes
• Ability to receive and understand specific instructions, and carry out those specific instructions to completion.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and written work instructions, as well as comprehend the design intent conveyed through those documents.
• Properly store un-processed raw material as well as trim and correctly store partially processed material in designated areas.
• Properly remove material remnants and dispose in designated areas and store equipment accessories, consumables, hand tools, measuring instruments, and completed parts in designated areas. *
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs

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• Two plus (2+) years' operating and maintaining abrasive waterjet cutting equipment. Specifically, the processing of aluminum and steel wrought alloy plates of various thicknesses and material grades.
• Experience operating CAD/CAM or other basic sketching / drawing programs.
• Experience operating waterjet/plasma cutting software, i.e., editing cut files to manipulate lines, curves, and patterns, as well as, adjusting feed rates, cutting kerf, in-feed / outfeed types, task specific home coordinates to produce quality parts.
• Knowledge and experience processing material of different material types and grades, i.e., carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (6061 / 5052, etc.,).
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments i.e. calipers, indicators, and scales. * Knowledge of common electric / pneumatic power tools and their safe operation:o Cutting Toolso Angle Grinderso Cleaning Materials and Methods* Knowledge of common processing tools and material handling equipment related to material processing: Shear, Band Saw, Punch / Ironworker, Overhead Cranes, Forklifts / Pallet Jacks*
• Knowledge of various fabrication tools, types, and methods for use and preventative maintenance / repair desirable, but not required: CNC mill, manual mill, manual lathe, press break, and sunrise / ironworker.
• Ability to communicate in English required (written & verbal) skills.
• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.

Certification(s): Documented training certification(s) for operating and maintaining high pressure abrasive waterjet cutting equipment; certification(s) do not need to be FLOW waterjet specific, but documented experience and knowledge must be applicable to FLOW waterjet equipment.

Veteran/Military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Must have reliable transportation to and from work and Willing to undergo drug/alcohol and background screens in accordance with local laws and regulations.

United States Work Authorization Required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Performance of duties for this job requires work in an open machine & fabrication shop production area. Will work with and around moving machinery, including but not limited to forklifts and over-head cranes. Will be exposed to dirt/dust, fumes/odors. Noise levels range from moderate to loud but tolerable
• Position requires work in temperatures, as well as humidity, that fluctuate in accordance with the season. Must be able to work in the elements and inclement weather conditions.
• Appropriate Personal Protection Equipment is required in all fabrication shop areas including but not limited to Hearing, Eye Protection, Hard Hat and Safety Shoes.
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as, sit, kneel, crouch, stoop & crawl. Walking for long distances & ascend/descend stairs is required within the office and shop areas.
• This position requires turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, waist, legs, wrists, fingers, as well as functional hearing, vision, and voice (English).
• This position also requires ability to safely lift and handle up to 50 lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

FlexDecks, Inc. offers a casual, dog-friendly but energetic, dynamic and fast paced work environment.

FlexDecks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital or veteran status, place of national origin or other categories protected by law.