Water Jet Machine Operator Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

What is the Opportunity?

At Ovivo, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and manufacturing experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. The Band Saw Operator/Material Cutter is responsible for cutting raw metal goods and PVC pipe by using the right equipment. This role is responsible for fulfilling cutting orders by using the proper machinery or hand tools. The Sawyer will primarily operate a water jet table, guillotine band saw, miter saw and plasma cutter to cut raw metal goods and PVC pipe to exact measurements and identify each cut piece based on the orders criteria.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

The role is based at our shop located in Round Rock, Texas. Work hours are Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm and you must be willing to work in a non-climate-controlled facility.

What is the role?

• Prepares saw according to material type and size being cut and accurately cut material based on work order specs.
• Cut, thread, deburr and package pipe (carbon, stainless, aluminum and PVC).
• Labels correct item/part number to identifying each cut piece.
• Removes cut stock from machine and maintains production/inventory count.
• Move raw material stock from saw cutting machines either to recycling bins or stock (after marking alloy, length and mill batch on drop).
• Deburr/grind/ease all sharp edges on cut materials.
• Perform simple preventive maintenance of saw equipment.
• Package finished product for staging/shipping (boxing, labeling, shrink wrapping, etc.).
• Manual labor required for operating and maintaining machinery.
• Must maintain a strong sense of urgency, self-driven, detail-oriented individual.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently, be detail-oriented, have steady hands, and the ability to follow instructions and interpret drawings.
• Ensure that all materials are of an acceptable quality and have been inspected by QC.
• Ability to work in varied temperatures, conditions dependent on outside environment.
• Must be focused on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Must be effective working in a fast-paced team environment and able to see projects through to completion.
• Comply with all safety policies (LOTO, OSHA, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2-5 years of experience with water jet table operations and metal cutting preferred.
• Forklift and overhead crane operation experience.
• Must have the ability to set up and operate the machines related to this work.
• Must perform quality and accurate work while keeping safety the top priority.
• Must be honest, self-motivated, and hard working. Must have basic computer skills and competency.
• Ability to proficiently use measuring tools and methods.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, sit and lift up to 50 pounds.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in everything you do, we'd like to hear from you anyway.

What we offer as an employer

At Ovivo, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We value work-life balance and strive to provide an engaging work environment along with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities. We offer:

Benefits - all full-time employees are eligible for Ovivo's generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k Match of 4%
• Parental Leave
• Company paid life insurance along with company paid short and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Three weeks of PTO per year (prorated based on start date)
• Roll over of 64 PTO hours to the following year
• Sixteen personal hours hire date determines number of personal hours for the first year
• Days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - paid by the company with no impact to PTO balance.
• Profit sharing

At Ovivo we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

Dive in - Apply Today! Let's change the future of water together.

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Visit our website to learn more about Ovivo: https://careers.ovivowater.com/