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Sets up and operates high-speed water jet cutter to cut and
trim parts and materials from assorted materials according to
specifications: Reads work order, blueprints, and specifications
to determine machine setup, type of material or part, quantity,
and finish dimensions. Measures and marks cutting and trimming
lines on material or part, using measruing instruments, scriber,
or marking pen, or mounts material or part in cutting or
trimming fixture. Installs and aligns machine accessories, such
as cutting tips, work positioner, plates, fixtures, and shields,
using handtools and measuring instruments, or enters coordinate
information into computer control panel, using teach pendant.
Manipulates machine controls, such as buttons, switches, dials,
levers, and pedals, to regulate and adjust cutting seped and
flow of fluid. Cuts and trims parts by manually moving part or
material under stream of fluid along cutting lines, controlling
movement of part secured in fixture or on work positioner, or
entering commands to retrieve and start preprogrammed cutting or
trimming instructions to cut materials mounted on machine bed.
Observes displays, cutting or trimming process, and listens to
sound of machines to detect malfunctions.
Replaces worn or
damaegd machine parts, such as nozzles, tips, and washers.
Mesaures dimensions of finished part, using measuring
instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators,
or check fixture. Cleans machines and work area. May scoop or
pour abrasive particles into hopper of machine. May trim, sand,
and drill parts, using shop equipment.
May operate automated
cutter and be designated Abrasive Water Jet Cutter Operator
(aircraft mfg.); or operate manual cutter and be designated
Wtaer Router Operator (aircraft mfg.).
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