Waterjet Operator; 3rd Shift

Position

Waterjet Operator (3rd Shift)

45 Newell Street, Southington, CT

1

$25.82 - $29.61 per hour

Yarde Metals is looking for a waterjet operator to join our Operations Team. A waterjet operator sets up and safely operates a waterjet machine to cut material into pieces based on sketches, templates, and customer requirements.

• SAFETY FIRST!
• Read and follow work orders and production schedules to understand specifications, source material, cut locations, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Locate, retrieve, and return material to designated areas using motorized material handling equipment (overhead cranes and forklifts).
• Setup cutting unit for safe operation by selecting appropriate nozzles, setting speeds, and feeds.
• Program controller to cut and nest correct shapes.
• Visually identify material alloys, forms, sizes, surface conditions, and obvious material defects.
• Measure material in accordance with quality procedures prior to cutting using calipers, micrometers, tape measures, squares, and verniers.
• Measure cut pieces based on quality sampling plan.
• Inspect completed cut pieces for conformity to quality standards and customer specifications.
• Stack and sort finished products for packaging.
• Pack and protect material for shipment.
• Clean saws according to maintenance procedures.
• Conduct minor repairs to nozzles, orifices, garnet hose, and pads.
• Empty and fill garnet hoppers.
• Operate other processing equipment as required based on workload and business needs.
• Perform additional duties as instructed by supervisor.

*** This is a SAFETY SENSITIVE position: requires operating heavy machinery.***

• History of working safely and productively.
• Warehouse, material handling, and forklift experience required.
• Experience directly related to the duties of operating a saw is required.
• A consistent high level of attention to detail is required.
• Basic math skills required to convert decimals and fractions and to accurately use and read tape measures and calipers.
• Must be able to read, understand and carry out work instructions in English.
• Dependable, punctual, and works well with others.
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Must meet all physical requirements of position.
• Willingness to work required overtime.

• Competitive wages and bonuses
• Two Profit-Sharing Bonus potentials!
• The BEST medical insurance coverage! (Anthem plan with low co-pays, deductibles, and weekly contributions!)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability insurances
• Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with 100% employer matching contribution
• Job posting program for career growth opportunities with a great company!

• Free coffee
• Full onsite gym and locker rooms
• Billiard room
• Basketball court
• Outdoor patio and eating area

Yarde Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Yarde Metals Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Yarde Metals, Inc. works with technologies and materials subject to U.S. Government Export Control Laws and regulations. Upon hire, individuals must be available for work and in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120-130. Yarde Metals, Inc. reserves the right to inquire further on any matter bearing on the company's export compliance obligations.

Drug Testing is a Condition of Employment. Yarde Metals is a federal sub-contractor and is required to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and as a result, prohibits the use of marijuana.