CNC Water Jet Operator & Digital Template Technician - Beacon Falls

O&G Industries is seeking a CNC Water Jet Operator & Digital Template Technician to join our specialized stone fabrication team in Beacon Falls, Connecticut.

This position combines CNC machining, CAD/CAM, precision measurement, and digital scanning to produce highly customized stone products. The successful candidate will operate a 5-axis CNC water jet and use digital scanning technology to capture and verify complex shapes and dimensions for fabrication.

Our Beacon Falls fabrication center produces custom stonework for a wide range of applications, including countertops, pool surrounds, fireplace surrounds, architectural elements, and other highly detailed stone designs.

What You'll Do

• Operate a 5-axis CNC water jet to cut and shape granite, marble, limestone, bluestone, quartz, and other stone materials.
• Set up and safely operate water jet cutting equipment, including loading material, aligning the cutting head, and setting cutting parameters.
• Load, review, and make appropriate adjustments to CAD/CAM programs used for CNC cutting.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, templates, dimensions, and work orders.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and finished products.
• Digitally capture templates and objects using a FARO 3D digitizer.
• Compare captured scan data to CAD models to verify dimensions, contours, and tolerances.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain digitizing equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic equipment, programming, or dimensional issues.
• Inspect completed pieces to ensure they meet drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Safely handle and position large and heavy stone materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures related to high-pressure water equipment, CNC machinery, material handling, and required PPE.
• Work collaboratively with designers, fabricators, CNC technicians, and other members of the production team.

What We're Looking For

• Experience operating CNC machinery, water jet equipment, or other computerized manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, CNC controllers, or digital fabrication technology preferred.
• Experience with 3D scanning, digitizing, or FARO equipment is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of measurements, dimensions, tolerances, and basic geometry.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn specialized software and equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to precision.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely lift and handle heavy materials and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

A Specialized Opportunity

This is more than a traditional machine operator position. You will work at the intersection of technology, engineering, design, and craftsmanship, using digital tools to transform complex designs and physical templates into precision-fabricated stone products.

The right candidate will be curious, mechanically minded, comfortable with technology, and passionate about getting the details right.

If you enjoy working with CNC technology, digital measurement, CAD/CAM, and hands-on fabrication, this is an opportunity to develop specialized skills in a unique and growing operation.

Union membership is required at time of hire or within applicable application window.

Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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