Waterjet Operator

$5.00 Hourly bonus for two machines! This full-time position is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining a Waterjet and producing parts to safety and quality standards. Employee may also be trained to operate CNC machinery. Employee will work under the direction of a Manufacturing Supervisor. Shifts only available for second and third shift. Optional overtime available.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to perform basic Waterjet operations working from drawings and customer specifications.
• Ability to communicate in English, understand and follow oral and written English instructions.
• Ability to perform quality checks using basic measurement and testing equipment including micrometers and pin gages.
• Willingness to work in a team-based environment and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Works in accordance with and ensures compliance with all applicable quality systems and regulations.
• Assists Manufacturing Supervisors and Programmer in machine set-up.
• Efficiently and independently operates waterjet.
• Processes necessary machine adjustments, including offsets.
• Safely loads and unloads fixtures, parts, tooling, or materials.
• Properly and legibly documents completed work, tool changes, and nonconformances as required by applicable quality systems and regulation.
• Cleans and deburrs parts as conditions permit utilizing machine tools, power tools, or hand tools.
• Performs routine maintenance such as chip removal, monitoring and refreshing coolant, cleaning machines, worktables, and surrounding areas.
• Performs quality checks on parts as required.
• Maintains and returns all equipment such as tooling, jigs, fixtures and gages to proper storage areas.
• Adheres to L&S Machine’s workplace cleanliness standards.
• Embraces and participates in L&S Machine’s Safety Culture by conforming and following all safety rules, production, and quality directives.
• Reports any incidents that have occurred in a timely fashion and participates in investigations, as required (i.e. safety, spills, accidents, outages, productivity/workflow).
• Makes suggestions, demonstrates a questioning attitude and is supportive and open minded to new and existing ideas/initiatives.
• Seeks assistance from Manufacturing Supervisors when unsure of procedure or when errors occur.
• Works cohesively and communicates clearly and respectfully with all L&S employees, contractors, or interns.
• Performs other duties and assignments, as deemed necessary, to support L&S Machine’s business and operational needs.

Basic Qualifications and Competencies

• Education: Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience: Entry level. No experience necessary.
• Technology: Basic computer literacy.
• Physical: Ability to sit or stand for an extended period of time and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge and Competencies: Good math skills, able to communicate in English, and able to understand and follow oral and written English instructions.
• Other: Reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• Previous experience in machining or manufacturing.
• Previous experience in interpreting drawings and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of Machining, Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerancing, and/or Measuring and Test Equipment.

For more than 50 years, L&S has specialized in the efficient, accurate production of parts with demanding dimensional tolerances and complex geometries. We run a highly automated machining operation that features 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centers, waterjet cutting and ASME-certified welding.

L&S Machine Co. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.