Water Spider

Overview: Join a high-precision manufacturing facility producing critical components for industrial gas turbines used in power generation. As a Water Spider Operator, you’ll play a key role in maintaining production flow by ensuring machinists and technicians have the tools, materials, and supplies they need—exactly when and where they need them.

Shift: 2nd Shift (2pm-10pm) OR (3rd Shift) (10pm - 6am)

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively deliver tooling, raw materials, consumables, and documentation to workstations to minimize downtime
• Monitor inventory levels at point-of-use stations and replenish as needed
• Coordinate with tool crib attendants, warehouse staff, and production leads to support just-in-time delivery
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, ensuring compliance with 5S and lean manufacturing principles
• Track and report shortages, damaged items, or delays to supervisors for resolution
• Assist in staging jobs and preparing kits for CNC and EDM operations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste and improving workflow efficiency
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and carts safely and effectively

Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience in a manufacturing or warehouse support role
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts, especially the Water Spider role
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet throughout the shift
• Basic computer skills; experience with ERP or inventory systems a plus
• Forklift certification preferred

Work Environment: Fast-paced, high-precision machining facility focused on producing mission-critical turbine components. The Water Spider Operator is a vital link between support functions and production, helping ensure smooth, efficient operations.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.