Alum-a-Lift

Overview

Alum-a-Lift, located in Winston, Georgia, manufactures custom lifting equipment and is seeking a Waterjet Operator who can also perform secondary operations such as deburring, drilling, tapping, and countersinking. The role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow drawings through cutting and secondary operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate waterjet cutting equipment using provided cutting programs.
• Read drawings and work orders to verify material, thickness, quantities and dimensions.
• Load, position and secure material using approved handling methods.
• Complete secondary operations, including deburring, edge finishing, drilling, tapping, countersinking and chamfering.
• Select appropriate tools and set up equipment for secondary operations.
• Inspect dimensions, hole sizes, threads, countersinks and edge quality against drawing requirements.
• Identify and organize finished parts by order, suffix and part number.
• Follow production priorities and communicate shortages, equipment issues and delays.
• Accurately record completed quantities, production activity and scrap.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and operator maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• Manufacturing, fabrication or machine-shop experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform deburring, drilling, tapping and countersinking.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow dimensional and finish requirements.
• Experience safely using drill presses, hand tools and deburring equipment.
• Ability to use calipers, thread gauges and other appropriate inspection tools.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn equipment controls.
• Dependable attendance, clear communication and commitment to quality and safety.