Jet Operator

Pay scale: 21.00-26.00 per hour

About Prototek
Prototek is a leading national provider of digital based manufacturing services including CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, EDM, and additive manufacturing services. Prototek serves a variety of customer end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, electronics, consumer, and general industrial. Prototek has manufacturing locations across the United States includingfacilities in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered.For more information, visitwww.prototek.com.

Job Summary:
The Waterjet Operator I is responsible for producing high-quality waterjet parts by setting up and operating CNC waterjet machines. This role requires prior experience and an understanding of CNC equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proficiently in operating machinery and equipment, including waterjet machines, grinders, sanders, tumblers, burr whips, jitter bugs, and various manual tools.
• Identifies, selects, and correctly utilizes nozzles, offsets, heads, and tooling.
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures, and removes clamps, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on waterjet machines and equipment
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Assist with cleaning and preventative maintenance of machines, tools, and workstations
• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of parts per specifications using basic measuring equipment
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions
• Perform other duties as assigned

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Basic understanding of CNC machine operations
• Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning
• Basic ability to read measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, gauge pins)
• Basic ability to work with shop tools correctly (Sockets, wrenches, pliers, etc)
• Basic knowledge of shop mechanics, mathematics, and measurement
• Familiarity and ability to identify different material types (Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium, etc)
• Ability to use latter‘s, baskets, and safety harnesses correctly and safely.
• Ability to use pallet jack, floor dolly, and other moving equipment correctly and safely.
• Ability to get certified to drive and operate company forklift.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates motivation and accountability to achieve individual and department goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members
• Possesses initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands and work effectively under pressure with limited supervision
• Grasps basic concepts, anticipate possible problems and generate solutions with basic problem-solving skills
• Exercises sound judgment in ambiguous situations when time is critical
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing circumstances and facility needs
• Possesses an attention to detail and commitment to effectively produce quality work
• Demonstrates teamwork by sharing knowledge and helping where needed

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 1 year of CNC operation preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, hand/power tools, etc. and handle and feel parts of various size
• Ability to bend, kneel and crouch occasionally throughout a shift
• Ability to push, pull or lift 50 lbs. moderately throughout a workday, occasionally 50+lbs with a team lift
• Ability to focus vision for: close vision, color vision, depth perception and adjusting to sharp focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast-paced environment
• Noise conditions can be moderate to extreme. Hearing protection will be provided if needed and/or by request
• Exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles
• Moving mechanical parts and vibrations
• Exposure to hot metal and machining components
• Exposure to various types of coolants and oils

WORK HOURS:

• 1st Shift Work Schedule: 5 - 8-hour shifts
• Overtime as necessary
• Flexible scheduling in agreement with supervisor

What Prototek Offers:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Education reimbursement program
• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%

Work Authorization

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder‘), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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