Water Jet and Laser Operator, Levels 1–3

Job overview

The Water Jet and Laser Operator, Levels 1–3 role is onsite in Cameron Park, CA, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Compensation is $22–$35 per hour, depending on experience. Snowline Engineering provides precision machining, sheet metal, fabrication, and turnkey assembly services. The operator sets up and runs water jet, laser, and other metal-cutting equipment to produce parts to specifications. The role interprets blueprints, selects materials and tooling, programs or edits machine code, inspects finished work, and maintains production and quality records.

What you'll do

• Operate metal-cutting machines, including shear, laser, water jet, and finishing equipment
• place workpieces and complete job-traveler operations
• interpret blueprints and specifications
• select materials, tools, and fabrication processes
• use G-code programming
• set up and operate NC and CNC machines
• build fixtures as needed
• inspect workpieces using measuring tools
• modify programs to meet specifications
• maintain setup sheets, statistical reports, and program files
• deburr and clean parts
• conduct first-article and production inspections
• maintain equipment and a safe, orderly work area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

water jet and laser operator

levels 1–3

cameron park ca

snowline engineering

precision manufacturing

water jet

laser cutting

cnc

g-code

blueprints

monday–friday

6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

$22–$35/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with high company contribution
• long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid vacation and sick time
• paid holidays
• in-house training
• and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting specifies Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and requires at least five years of relevant precision-manufacturing experience.

About the employer

Snowline Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.