CAD/CAM Waterjet Cutting Specialist

Are you the pro who turns CAD files into flawless finished parts?

If optimizing nests, dialing in garnet flow, and holding tight tolerances sounds like your kind of day, this role is for you. As a CAD/CAM Waterjet Cutting Specialist, you’ll own the process from digital file to finished component—safely, efficiently, and with unwavering precision.

You will:

• Set up, program, and operate CNC waterjet equipment and high-pressure pumps.
• Translate and nest .DXF/.DWG files in machine or CAM software to reduce scrap and improve cycle times.
• Load and unload materials with overhead cranes, forklifts, or by hand as appropriate.
• Choose and change consumables (focus tubes, orifices, nozzles, abrasive garnet) based on material and thickness.
• Run first-article and in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, and tape measures to verify exact specs.
• Monitor water pressure and abrasive flow; troubleshoot cut-quality and mechanical issues promptly.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance: table cleaning, spent garnet removal, seal checks.
• Keep a clean, organized cell and follow OSHA and company safety protocols.

Do you have the background?

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent fabrication/machining experience.
• Proven CNC operating experience; waterjet experience is a strong plus.
• Comfort reading blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders.
• Basic computer skills with exposure to nesting tools or CAD/CAM platforms.
• Confident with shop math: fractions, decimals, and basic geometry.
• Able to lift 50 lbs routinely and stand for long periods.
• Forklift and overhead crane certified—or ready to earn certification on the job.
• Detail-driven, with strong problem-solving ability.

Bonus points for:

• Hands-on time with Romeo, Flow, OMAX, Techni, or comparable waterjets.
• Experience processing stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, plastics, and stone.

Core proficiencies we value

• GD&T
• Equipment Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming, including G-Code
• Tape Measure Reading
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Geometry & Alignment
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Tech you’ll use

• CNC Waterjet
• CAM Software