Grit Blast Machine Operator

The operator is responsible for performing abrasive blasting. This position follows standard industry practices and practices safe work habits to ensure production is performed in an efficient and safe manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate grit blast equipment
• Maintain flow of components upstream and downstream of the blast booth
• Maintain grit blast pot and safety equipment in good condition
• Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
• Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts.
• May examine finished products to ensure conformance to specifications
• Understand the procedure and purpose for abrasive blasting.
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED, or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Must have legal authority to permanently work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Grit Blast Operations or in an industrial setting
• Knowledge of proper safety precautions related to all work performance.
• Exhibit experience on repair and maintenance industrial equipment.
• Ability to operate a variety of manual and power equipment including air compressor system, blowers, forklift, etc.
• Technical competence to work in industrial area.
• Experienced in proper safety precautions related to all work performance.
• Exhibit experience on repair and maintenance industrial equipment.
• Experienced in operating a variety of manual and power equipment including air compressor system, blowers, etc.
• Technical competence to work in industrial area.

Essential Functions

Successful candidate must be able, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to perform the following essential functions:

• Physical requirements (heavy lifting with assistance, standing, bending, climbing, handling and assembly parts)
• Mental requirements (mental concentration to carry out the work)
• Equipment use (air pressure system, crane, forklift, etc)
• Working conditions (indoors frequently, outdoors occasionally, loud occasionally, fumes occasionally)