Water Jet Machine Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

Matthews International, a company with over 175 years of success and stability is currently hiring for a Water Jet Machine Operator for our Bronze Foundry. As a global leader in memorialization, we take pride in our craftsmanship and commitment to quality — and it all starts with our people.

The Water Jet Machine Operator produces machined parts by programming, loading, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) water jet machine. They also maintain quality and safety standards, keeping records, maintaining equipment and supplies.

This is a split-shift position , 40+ hours with overtime opportunities available. Shift hours will be 8am - 4:30am. Matthews International offers very competitive starting pay rates with opportunities for pay increases based on work performance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive starting wages per hour based on experience.
• Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.
• Earned Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with earned time off to spend on your terms.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.
• Financial Perks: 401(k) program as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Education Perks: We believe in your continued growth and offer educational assistance to support your professional development.
• Dependent Scholarship Opportunities: We care about your family's future, which is why we provide opportunities for your dependents to pursue their educational dreams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up and operates CNC water jet to complete complex manufacturing operations at maximum capacity and efficiency.
• Maintains specifications by observing machine cutting, taking measurements, detecting errors or discrepancies, troubleshooting operations, making program adjustments at the control, making tool offset adjustments, maintaining or replacing worn tools and components.
• Inspects all incoming orders to assure the material and order documentation meet required manufacturing specifications; notifies group lead if material does not meet required specifications.
• Complies with all company safety regulations and procedures.
• Notifies Production Manager when manufacturing supplies need replenished advance of stock out.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with Production Manager, peers and related positions to achieve department and divisional goals.
• May train and direct the work of others.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• 3+ years of previous machine operating experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous CNC/waterjet Machine Experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, production machinery, etc.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.