Waterjet Operator
- Employer
- Cirrus Aircraft
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota, US
- Salary
- Join our team!
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- Industry
- Manufacturing and Production
- Role
- General Labor
- Job Type
- Long-Term
Job Details
- Serve as the program coordinator for all waterjet activities and will interface with all Cirrus teams.
- Ensure Production and Product Development demands are met or exceeded by optimizing programs and work flow.
- Machine programming, operating, and fixturing primarily for 3-axis parts with planned expansion into 5-axis.
- Responsible for monitoring machine operation, loading and unloading raw materials and fixturing, and performing machine maintenance.
- Perform secondary operations including hole resizing, part deburring, and inventory management during machine operation.
- Understand and efficiently use relevant Cirrus process specifications, design information, and planning documents.
- Program machine using WARDcam and IGEMS waterjet software.
- Optimize the waterjet process through reduction of discrepant parts and scraps while expanding upon the use of the machine.
Demonstrated Proficiencies / Skills / Abilities:
- CNC: Posses knowledge of CNC setup and operation best practices.
- Change Management: This is an ever-evolving role, the candidate will need to embrace changes including learning new skills and optimizing workflow.
- Physical ability: This job requires climbing, bending over, kneeling and a good sense of balance and routinely lifting 55+ lbs.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable using hand tools, fixtures, rigging and inspection tools.
- Thoroughness: Accuracy and attention to detail are required traits.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills are needed when working with the departments, customers, and support personnel
- Computer skills: Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Equipment Steward: Identifies problems and raises concerns in a timely manner and follows all established maintenance plans.
Educational and Industry Experience:
5-7 years of combined education and direct industry experience with an emphasis in high volume manufacturing. Candidates with a technical diploma or degree in Machine Technology, Robotics, or similar mechanical fields are ideal. Extensive experience with CNC programming, composite part fabrication, low cost tooling design, lean manufacturing, and CAM software are required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Company
Since day one in 1984, Cirrus Aircraft has been committed to the future of aviation through smart safety, ease of operation and most adamantly, continuous innovation. Along the way, every turn has meant challenges and opportunities to grow general aviation–improving the flying experience as a whole.
Our goal is to utilize technology to drive enhanced safety, performance, sophistication and comfort. We are proud that today, after 30 years of dedication, the Cirrus brand is associated with these accolades and hallmarks that mean so much to us. Our line of all-composite personal aircraft-–the SR20, SR22 and turbocharged SR22T–lives up to this by incorporating advanced electronic and standard safety technologies including Cirrus Perspective by Garmin avionics and the unique Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®).
Our latest aircraft, the Vision Jet, raises the bar even higher as it ushers in a new era in personal transportation and introduces the world to “the personal jet.”
We’ve traveled far, but in many ways, we’re only just taking off. Join our team and become a part of the future today.
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