Waterjet Operator
Canonsburg, PA
Hours / Week: 40
Work Hours: Swing Shift
$20/hr
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Spherion Washington is hiring for a 1st Shift, Waterjet Operator position in Canonsburg, PA. The pay rate is $20.00 HOURLY. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.
Description:
Imagine a power washer so strong it doesn't just clean—it slices through 4 inches of solid steel. As the operator, your job is to "tame" that power to make sure the parts come out exactly like the blueprints.
What you'll do:
- Operate waterjet machine
- Operating controls to tell machine where to move and how fast to cut
- Place large sheets of raw metal onto machine and remove the sheets when they are cut
- Smooth the rough edges on the metal
- Setting offsets to make sure the cut is where it needs to be
- Reviews blueprints to understand the size and shape of the part you are making
- Meet quota or production rates
- Quality control for malfunctions and reports any issues to management
Education: High School
- High School Diploma or GED
Physical:
- Safely move and handle large, heavy metal sheet, plate and parts,Lift 50 lbs at times
Related Experience: Waterjet experience is a plus, CAD programming to draw/adjust shapes the machine will cut, Forklift, Basic math skills- adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra, Blueprint reading understanding, Knowledge of using calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales, Attention to detail
SOC Code: 51-4122.00
Category: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Post Date: 2026-05-15
Post Expires: 2026-05-25
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