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Abrasive Water Jet Cutter Operator
$44,413 (USD)/yr
$21.35 (USD)/hr
$595 (USD)/yr
The average abrasive water jet cutter operator gross salary in Los Angeles, California is $44,413 or an equivalent hourly rate of $21. This is 14% higher (+$5,440) than the average abrasive water jet cutter operator salary in the United States. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $595. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Los Angeles, California. An entry level abrasive water jet cutter operator (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $39,686. On the other end, a senior level abrasive water jet cutter operator (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $53,044.
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Salary Potential
$49,887 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Abrasive Water Jet Cutter Operator will increase 12 % over 5 years.
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The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 74% more than the average cost of living in the United States. Cost of living is calculated based on accumulating the cost of food, transportation, health services, rent, utilities, taxes, and miscellaneous.
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Job Description
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 measuring 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 speed 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 damaged machine parts, such as nozzles, tips, and washers. Measures 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 equipme.
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