Waterjet Operator I

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20.44 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

As an employee of Sioux Manufacturing, you are expected to present yourself in a professional manner to coworkers, other departments, customers, and vendors. You must display respect and understanding of all Sioux Manufacturing values, policies, and procedures, remembering that every Sioux Manufacturing employee contributes to the culture. Every employee must strive to provide a positive team environment where everyone contributes and succeeds.

While performing required production, will complete required setup and operate the water jet cutting machine to correctly process materials and ID marking of product. This position will follow all required processes and procedures, while completing necessary activities, and follow steps to produce top quality product per Sioux Manufacturing quality standards and documented client-provided requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Correctly follow the applicable work instructions / processes, such as work order, traveler, MPS, engineer directive and other documented work instructions.

Report on assigned work orders.

Monitor garnet tank levels and add garnet as needed.

Monitor water and air pressure into machine.

Monitor garnet flow for blockage at line going to cutting head.

Prepare material for cutting (drill pilot holes, remove release ply, etc.).

Correctly load and unload material being processed onto and off the equipment.

Properly align material being cut.

Ensure correct nozzle size, speed, and height to ensure conforming material is produced.

Select proper cutting program from computer file(s) per documented instructions.

Complete required paperwork and marking of parts.

Obtain QA first piece approval on all new cutting programs as required.

Cut specific gravity samples for every ablative panel processed.

Inspect machine, and material for hazards and / or cause of errors, other problems, or defects and notify supervisor and maintenance personnel when a problem is assessed or detected.

Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Correctly evaluate the quality of materials and / or products and record operational and / or production data as required per standard operating procedures.

While following all safety procedures and processes, properly maintain production equipment.

Consistently keep work areas clean, free of safety hazards, and assist others to do the same as needed.

Job requires attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a cooperative attitude.

Job requires positive teamwork by taking personal responsibility and maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even if in a difficult situation.

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable as well as fulfilling obligations.

Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Job requires establishing and maintaining goals to challenge oneself and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Job requires accepting constructive criticism and dealing with it calmly and effectively.

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles to accomplish required tasks and / or duties.

Job requires being open to change and to variety in the workplace.

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Job requires being understanding of others' needs and feelings and being helpful on the job.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitor your performance, other individuals, and / or organizations to increase personal knowledge, make improvements on production or take corrective action to correct quality issues. Adjust your actions, communication and / or timing in relation to others' actions as needed.

Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Manage your own time and be aware of the time of others.

Other duties and other areas as assigned by your production supervisor when needed by the company.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge :

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Knowledge of machines and tools, including who to communicate with regarding their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective operations for the safety of people, property, and Sioux Manufacturing.

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Knowledge to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information

or data into separate parts to improve your skills and / or department processes.

Knowledge to develop constructive and working relationships with others to cooperatively work together and achieve quality products timely and support positive interactions over time.

Skills :

Be aware of others' reactions and understand why they react as they do.

Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Be able to effectively communicate information to co-workers, department supervisors, department management, and ensure accurate transition of that information.

Abilities :

Ability to manage your own time and be aware of the time of others.

Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions, instructions and / or equipment issues.

Ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating objects as required by all standard operating procedures and / or other documented instructions.

Ability to adjust the controls of a machine quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.

Ability to control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.

Ability to identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in products and / or processes.

Ability to identify the needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help coworkers to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether current processes comply with standards operating procedures, quality standards and / or documented client-provided requirements.

Ability to compile, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, and / or verify information and data.

Technology : (software that the position may use)

Desktop / Office suite software, HR / timekeeping software, machine specific software, and work-related phone apps.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer knowledge required.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Required : High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred : 3-6 months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

A combination of education and / or significant, relevant experience that gives related, current knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully navigate the position may be substituted for required education.