Waterjet Operator

Job Summary 

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Waterjet Operator with expertise in operating both 2D and XD waterjet heads.  Experience with Flow software and Solidworks preferred.  

Responsibilities

• Operation of waterjet to cut both 2D and 3D parts from plate stock
• Programming of new parts and uploading existing files to computer for jobs
• Organization of waterjet area to maintain a safe and clean workspace
• Forklift operation for loading/unloading of material on waterjet
• Training for employees learning the waterjet operation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience running waterjets including 3D parts
• Ability to program using Flowcut software
• Ability to create DXF files from Solidworks models or drawings
• Familiar with applicable measuring tools to check stock size and part quality
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain internal certification
• Ability to speak effectively and communicate with groups of employees throughout the organization
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

Physical Conditions 

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
• Use hand tools
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams 

Environmental Conditions 

• Noisy environments
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE 

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel

• Some travel may be required (5%) 

Certification 

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification 

Additional Requirements 

• Seldom requires overtime
• Seldom requires working weekends 
• Seldom requires schedule flexibility 
• Seldom requires non-standard work-week hours 
• Seldom requires working 2nd shift, beginning at 3:00pm local time 
• Seldom requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines