CNC Router and Waterjet Operator

Are you an energetic and dependable employee that takes pride in your craft? Are you able to perform your job with little oversite? Can you operate multiple machines while maintaining high quality? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and growing aerospace manufacturing business? Essner Manufacturing is looking for qualified Machine Operators to run various types of parts across a variety of machine tools.

Essner is seeking a self-starter, precise individual to operate our routers and waterjets. The ideal candidate has worked in manufacturing environments and had documented successes in safety, quality, and is experienced in operating CNC routers and waterjets.

If this is an accurate description of who you are, please complete our application at the following link:

If this does not describe you, please do not apply – this role is not a good fit.

Essner Manufacturing (www.essner.com) is a growing company based in Ft. Worth, TX supplying precision CNC machined and sheet metal components as well as complex sub-assemblies to the aerospace and defense industries. We offer competitive benefits, 401K, PTO, flexible holiday policy and education reimbursement.

Reports to:
Machine Shop Manager

Key Responsibilities:

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• Ability to set up and operate both Water Jets and Router to produce aerospace parts
• Maintain dimensional accuracy during the machining process by using precision measuring instruments (pin gauges, mylars, calipers, laser scanning)
• Make sure the equipment is in top operation performance and alert supervisor of repairs when needed
• Pull programs from DXF catalog to machine controller
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance cutting, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
• Sets up and operates machine/tools on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
• Indicates X and Y and adjusts indication as necessary
• Makes feed rate adjustments.
• Possesses basic hand trim skills and the ability to ream holes and trim tabs
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory in work center
• Understanding of cutting speeds, garnet types and water pressure
• Able to perform in a team environment
• Consults with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems
• Dependable and possesses a strong work ethic with the ability to produce high quality parts
• Performs clean-up and maintenance tasks
• Math Skills – decimals, percentages, fractions, geometry and understanding of Polar and Cartesian Coordinate Systems preferred
• Perform other duties as assigned