Blasting In Jobs in Washington, IN (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:

Set up, operate, or tend sand blast machines for all surfaces that are to be coated. Operates the equipment to blast according to specific SSPC and NACE standards or customer specifications.

Tasks:

• Notify supervisors of needed repairs.
• Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
• Clean, adjust and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
• Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
• Reject defective products and readjust equipment to eliminate problems.
• Sand blast with an abrasive grit all surfaces that are to be coated and uses his training and instruction to inspect surfaces for visible moisture, rust, scale, or other contamination such as fingerprints, or detrimental material on workers clothes.
• Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using moving equipment and hand tools.
• Clean work areas.
• Tend to accessory equipment such as pumps and conveyors in order to move materials or ingredients through production processes.
• Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
• Load materials into machinery and equipment, using hand tools.
• Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools.

Skills:

• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
• Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.

Qualities:

• Dependable
• Teachable
• Mechanically Inclined
• Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)

Work Environment / Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up-to 75 pounds and team lift up-to 150 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Working around heavy moving equipment.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Climb, squat, bend, and twist to accomplish work tasks.
• Requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator; You must be appropriately clean-shaven per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, at all times.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• 3 years verifiable work experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator; Do you agree to be appropriately clean-shaven per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, at all times?
• Are you comfortable working in Confined Spaces and/or at Elevated Heights?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Blast Operating: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gordon, GA 31031 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Eagle Railcar Services is a leading provider of railcar repair and maintenance solutions, serving customers across a nationwide network of facilities and field operations. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service, our teams work every day to ensure railcars move safely and efficiently across the country. We take pride in developing our people, delivering high-quality work, and supporting the essential industries that keep America moving