Waterjet Operator

KG Stevens, Inc

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53201, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 51-6062.00 – Production
Posted: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Valid Through: Friday, 18 September 2026

Job Description

KG Stevens, Inc is hiring a Waterjet Operator in Milwaukee, WI. This is a full-time position.

Programs and operates CNC Waterjet equipment per specifications with a high rate of accuracy, efficiency and safety. Conducts basic daily maintenance on equipment and maintains production schedule. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Sets-up Waterjet to run and operate in a safe and efficient manner. 2. Communicates regularly with colleagues to ensure high quality and accurate products. 3. Use an overhead crane to load and unload slabs of stone on and off the CNC machines. 4. Monitors equipment and makes necessary adjustments to continuously produce better results. 5. Ensures finished products meet customer specifications. 6. Troubleshoots equipment and notifies maintenance and/or managers with material defects, discrepancies or machine malfunction. 7. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. 8. Contributes to a positive team environment. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Skills include the ability to: - Program, diagnose and/or identify parts of basic equipment malfunctions - Read, understand and follow shop drawings/blueprints in English - Take measurements and make cuts to within 1/32 tolerance - Perform basic calculations - Work independently with minimal supervision - Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to airborne particles and moderate to high noise levels while in the shop. Employee will stand for long periods of time will experience hot, cold and wet conditions. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally need to life or move object over 70+ pounds. Must be able to properly bend, reach and lift without reasonable accommodations. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to airborne particles and moderate to high noise levels while in the shop. Safety equipment is provided for employees that will be in these areas. In addition, the employee will be standing for long periods of time and must be able to handle hot and cold temperature changes. We continue to employ great employees by: Offering a full-time or part-time position with competitive pay based on experience and qualifications, job stability, and opportunities for advancement.Having a comprehensive benefit package that includes: Health Insurance with employer premium contributionsHSADental/Eye InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityPaid Time OffHoliday Pay401k, with employer contribution We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

Education Requirements

high school

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