Waterjet Operator (ET2)

Company: Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation
Location: King George
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Waterjet Operator (Engineering Technician II) (EPFAB-21-0720-F)

Bowhead is seeking a Waterjet Operator to support the Engineering/Prototype shop at NSWCDD (Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.)

The desired applicant is an experienced waterjet programmer/operator who has precision sheet metal bending experience using standard and CNC press brakes. The applicant should be able to read and understand DOD drawings and be able to make adjustments to hold tight tolerances on water jet cut and bent parts. The ability to use basic measuring tools such as dial calipers, protractors and micrometers is a must. Being able to use manual or CNC milling machines for secondary operations such as countersinks and tapping holes will be considered a bonus while selecting a candidate.

The ability to safely drive a forklift to load and unload materials onto a waterjet and from delivery trucks is a requirement. This requirement may be trained for while in position.

Bowhead offers:

• Engineering Technician II pay at $25.72 per hour plus $4.22 per hour for H&W (Health and Welfare)
• Paid vacation accrued up 15 days a year.
• Paid sick leave accrued up to 7 days a year.
• Paid holidays 10 per year.
• Up to $175 for safety boots every two years.
• Up to $5000 for college tuition per year.
• Prescription safety glasses provided.
• 401K matched at 3%.

Requirements Must have a High School Diploma.

• Must have at least three (3) years full-time professional experience operating a waterjet. Omax waterjet experience will be considered a bonus during applicant selection.
• Proficient at interpreting DOD drawings.
• Ability to draw in 2D CAD by interpreting DOD drawings.
• Bending precision sheet metal using standard hydraulic and CNC press brakes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, management and respond to instructions/assignments. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Organizing/maintaining waterjet files within the in-house network drive.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time and be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. Acquiring a clearance will be done with the assistance of Bowhead upon hiring unless the candidate already possesses a clearance.

If you possess these skills please join our Bowhead team as we work side by side with the United States Navy on mission critical projects in this very interesting prototype atmosphere.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UICs Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. Applicants may be subject to a random drug screen, and must follow UICs Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (http://www.uicalaska.com/contact-us/human-resources/).

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicants resume/application may be subject to verification.

Link to apply:

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UIC and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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