Water Jet/Shear Room Operator

Water Jet/Shear Operator

Shear Room

Reports To: Machine Shop Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare and operate power shears, and circle shear equipment, maintaining tolerances of +/-.005" per drawing and work instructions for that operation.
• Perform operation of square shear and circle shear equipment and verify using measuring devices as per drawings and work instructions, under direct supervision of set-up man or supervisor.
• Observe process or machine operation and measure parts in accordance with instructions using defined inspection media.
• Stops process or machine operation and notifies supervisor when the parts do not conform to specifications.
• Adjust tool and machine settings under supervision to obtain specified results.
• Perform work in all areas of shop as designated by supervision on an as needed basis.
• Maintain a clean work area following 5S methodologies.

Education and Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of demonstrated experience for Level 1 Shear Operator, 2-5 years of demonstrated experience for Level 2 Shear Operator.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and blueprints in English is required.
• Minimum vision requirements: Near and far vision of 20/30 in both eyes (corrected).
• Manual dexterity to handle small delicate parts and hand held standard measuring equipment at the same time.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully perform essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, use hands to finer, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 50lbs.
• On the job continuous training to improve skills relating to job duties.
• Ability to drive and operate a Forklift.