Water Jet OperatorPegasus Northwest located in Kent, WA is currently looking for an experienced Water Jet Operator to join our team in a fast paced and rewarding environment. We are a company that believes in work-life balance and offer our employee's Health Benefits, 401K, Personal Time, Holiday Pay, On-Site Gym, and Wellness Programs. Since 1997 Pegasus Northwest, Inc. has built an exceptional reputation of quality and service in the Aerospace Industry by being the premier water jet cutter in the Pacific Northwest.We are looking for a person that is positive, energetic, forward-thinking and can be a part of a team.
Water Jet Operator plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical control machining centers to cut, shape, or form metal workpieces to specifications. Water jet cut parts in accordance of work orders and instructions. Follow company policies, procedures, produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. Maintains quality and safety standards, keeps records and maintains equipment and supplies.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Inspect your machine for cleanliness, worn / broken partsReview Tie-in before proceedingReview work order, verify everything is filled out correctly before proceedingArrange the machine & Inspect the following: nozzle size, nozzle perpendicularity, table set-up, abrasive hopper and metering disk flow rate, mtl levelnessSets-up adjusting nozzle and abrasive metering disk, space heads equally per program instructions, enter correct cutter offsetsPrograms controller by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, proving part programsPull material per work instructions, verify quantity, material type, record lot/batch numbers and THICKNESSSquare material to machines axis, create part program zeroLook for improvements for cutting faster, material yields, and or foreseen concernsEnsure timely preparation and availability of all production materials to avoid shortage during productionMaintains specifications by inspecting parts, adjusting feeds and speeds, cutter compensation, maintaining Z-height throughout the entire process, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processesDocuments actual parts cut, rejects, segregates questionable parts, fills out work order complete before moving to next operationVisually inspects the pump and machine for signs of leaks, tares, broken parts, etc.
before operating and cutting first partStrictly adhere to bid speed and work order specifications and ensure good quality workInspect first part for accuracy i.e. edge quality, dimensions, etc. before taking part to QA, lead / supervisorAdhere to sampling plans, perform random part sampling on your own accordTroubleshoot machine problems to determine actual faults before calling maintenance or lead / supervisorReport to supervisor(s) regularly, keeping them updated on production activities and progress e.g. shortage of material, better nesting opportunities, RISKS, etc.Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulationsMaintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.Skills / Knowledge:Experience with waterjet machines and software is preferred but not required.
TRAINING PROVIDED!Excellent English communication skillsHave good computer skillsAbility to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-moving environmentAbility to work independently and prioritize responsibilitiesMust be a team player with a positive and professional dispositionAbility to stand for long periods of time, ability to bend and squat throughout an 8-hour shiftWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.