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ID #54924772
State Idaho
City Lewiston / clarkston
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Idaho
Showed 2025-12-06
Date 2025-12-06
Deadline 2026-02-04
Category Manufacturing
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Water Jet Operator

Idaho, Lewiston / clarkston, 83501 Lewiston / clarkston USA
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We are seeking a Water Jet Operator to join our team on Night Shift. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment used to cut metal with water and garnet. Schedule is Monday-Thursday 2:30 pm to 1:00 am. Training will be 3-4 weeks on Day Shift Monday-Thursday 5:30 am to 4:00 pm. Experience in CNC table operating (plasma, saw, water, etc.), metal working, machine setup, and hydraulics is preferred but will train the right person with good attention to detail and mechanical skills.

Wage depends on experience and starts between 18-22 per hour with higher wages available for experienced operators. Benefits include Health Insurance, Retirement and Paid Vacation. Training provided for all company specific tasks and duties. Please apply in person at Gem Chain Bar, 93 Hwy 95 North, Grangeville, ID 83530 or contact us through Craigslist mail relay for more details.

Water Jet Operator will run the water jet cutting system, operating and maintaining equipment used to cut metal with water and garnet.

Responsibilities

- Operate, maintain, trouble shoot and repair Water Jet Gantry and Pump systems

- Use precision measuring instruments to ensure parts meet specifications

- Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machine

- Perform basic math calculations to verify dimensions and quantities

- Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate large numbers of parts

- Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result

- Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly

- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality

- Log production parts and processes into quality and inventory control systems

- Maintain, trouble shoot and repair vibratory systems

- Keep inventory of consumable and repair parts

- Keep department area clean and cut up scrap for recycling

- Finish parts as appropriate – rotate parts through vibratories, ream parts, remove burrs from parts, etc.

Skills

- Proficiency in operating and maintaining hydraulic, gantry and pump equipment

- Knowledge of CNC table operating (plasma, saw, water, etc.)

- Knowledge of metal working and machine setups

- Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with colleagues

- Attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures

- Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and hand tools

- Ability to read blueprints and work instructions

- Proficiency in using logic controllers for machine programming

- Knowledge of materials handling and forklift operation is a plus

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