John McMillin - Machinist


John has been with AWR since it's inception back in 2011. With over 30 years of machining and over 20 years of management expererience, John creates the unique assemblies of our products with skill and precision. Those skills ensure a quality product that is sure to accomplish all your tasks and needs.

Lisa Spraker- Office Manager

Office: 843-789-0712

Office: 843-991-5104

Email: lspraker.awr@gmail.com


Lisa is the newest addition to the AWR Team. She has years of experience with office management and looks forward to the opportunity to serve all our customers needs. 

American Waterjet Robotics is located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina on the waters edge of the Cooper River. AWR was created in 2011 by Don Bailey, a leading waterjet professional with years of experience. We employ some of the best and most experienced machinists and fabricators to ensure your product will be top notch. Our products are built to last and will be a great investment for your company. Whether we design it over the phone, through electronic media, or on a napkin at lunch, your product will be unique and capable of performing the task above your standards.

MEET OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS

​​​​​​AMERICAN WATERJET ROBOTICS, LLC

Ultra High Pressure Waterjet Technology​



Don Bailey - Owner

​Office: 843-789-0712

Office: 843-991-5104

Cell: 843-864-3938

Email: rotatingjets@msn.com


Don has been creating patents within the waterjet industry for over six decades. He eats, sleeps, and breathes waterjet technology. Just recently, he dreamt a device in his sleep that performed better than the customer had expected. His love for water and the ocean has lead to his pursuit of creating products that are consistently environmentally friendly by producing no waste or runoff while the machines are operating.

Tim Geisey - Machinist


Tim has a background in electrical engineering and computer programming.  His understanding of G-code and CAD help to create consistently tight tolerance products.