Full-Time

Design Machinist-Programmer

WET Design

WET Design

201-500 employees

Creates water-based immersive environments

Compensation Overview

$40 - $50/hr

North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience programming and running CNC lathes and mills
  • Extensive hands-on expertise with Mastercam (X9 or newer) for multi-axis machining and live tooling
  • High proficiency with Haas (preferred) and Mazak CNC machines
  • Proficient with all common machining tools and measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.)
  • Ability to work with both delicate components and large, heavy stock
  • Strong understanding of shop math, blueprints, and technical drawings
  • Proven track record as a collaborative, detail-oriented team player with high standards for quality and safety
  • Comfortable standing and moving throughout an 8–10 hour shift; able to lift 50+ lbs regularly
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and curiosity about new technology
  • Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, creative shop environment
Responsibilities
  • Program, set up, and operate various CNC equipment with precision for both first-run and repeat production
  • Take full responsibility for your own CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines (live tooling, full 4th axis)
  • Independently make part setups, using your own toolkit and machining best practices.
  • Program and run Mastercam (X9 or newer) for advanced operations, with an emphasis on Haas and Mazak machines
  • Design, fabricate, and refine custom tools, fixtures, and jigs—supporting rapid innovation and one-of-a-kind assemblies
  • Interpret and work from detailed drawings, engineering specs, and verbal instructions; suggest improvements for quality or efficiency
  • Apply deep shop math and engineering principles to ensure parts are manufacturable, practical, and cost-effective
  • Inspect work using all necessary measuring tools, ensuring tight tolerances and exact specifications
  • Proactively improve processes, maintain a safe workspace, and mentor teammates when needed

WET Design creates immersive environments that use water, light, movement, and other natural elements to create shared human experiences. The company collaborates with developers, architects, leaders, and visionaries to design, build, and maintain interactive installations that respond to their specific environment and community. Their team combines artists, physicists, architects, and choreographers to conceive projects from concept through lifetime maintenance, ensuring each installation is tailored to its location and audience. Unlike others who offer generic displays, WET focuses on context-driven, people-centered attractions that pull visitors in and draw attention to the space. The goal is to transform spaces into memorable experiences that connect people with their senses and with each other, creating lasting engagement and visibility for the project.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Columbus’s fountain renovation signals continued demand for landmark civic amenities.
  • Destination projects strengthen mixed-use, resort, and casino sales pitches.
  • Nighttime programming creates recurring event revenue beyond static fountain installations.

What critics are saying

  • Flagship wins remain concentrated in a few marquee civic projects.
  • Legacy assets drive reputation, so failures damage new award prospects.
  • Municipal bidders can undercut premium design on capex and procurement price.

What makes WET Design unique

  • WET won Columbus’s Scioto Mile Fountain redesign in 2026.
  • Its portfolio includes Bellagio and Dubai Fountain, iconic reference projects.
  • It designs choreographed water, light, music, and programmable public spectacles.

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Company News

Dugan & Meyers
Jul 23rd, 2024
Project Feature - Scioto Mile Fountain

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) selected WET Design as the fountain designer, who has designed many notable projects including the Dubai Fountain at the base of the Burj Khalifa and the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas.