Industrial Painter / Sandblaster

Industrial Painter / Sandblaster

Summary / Objective

Under Supervision

Paint Booth Operator will be responsible for painting products in a timely matter which are to be added to outgoing orders, so that orders can meet ship dates.

Blast Operator will manage the blast booth at a rate that allows the production line to maintain throughput, while inspecting and preparing fabricated components prior to painting.

Essential Functions

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner and complies with company policies.
• Determine the uses of personal protective equipment (PPE); identify the safety equipment and procedures related to safe work practices and surrounding environment.
• Able to run and complete parts using the MRP Network.
• Use the MRP system to clock in and out of jobs upon set-up and completion.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Maintaining and filling out of quality sheets to verify part tolerances.
• Knowledge of Basic Blast / Paint Shop Vocabulary.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency and allowed time standards.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

Paint Booth Operator

Wears all PPE equipment during working hours; to include a breathable air hood and protective outer garments, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection and goggles.

Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, and prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using paint mixing equipment.

Place items or products on racks, spindles, or reel stands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, overhead hoist, or forklift.

Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.

Cleaning parts, as well as prime and paint parts as noted on prints.

Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules

Must be capable of passing a respiratory physical for forced air and / or half-face respiratory equipment.

Cleans machine, equipment and work area, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.

Blast Booth Operator

Operates equipment to clean dirt, scale, and core materials from steel parts with a continuous blast of steel shot

Secure and hang fabricated components in a manner that allows the operator to blast efficiently and have access to all areas of the work piece.

Position requires the wearing of protective breathing apparel, protective mask and headgear and the operation of a blasting gun dispersing pressures of up to 100 ft. / lbs.

Inspect and prepare fabricated components prior to painting.

Pours or shovels abrasive material into feed hopper to replenish supply

Transfer materials, supplies, and products between blast and paint area, using overhead hoist or forklift.

Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.

May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

Effectively be able to communicate with internal and external customers.

Able to run and complete parts using the MRP Network.

Able to add, subtract, divide and multiply all units of measure, including fractions, whole numbers, decimals and percentages.

Able to understand Excel programs.

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Able to solve problems and deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

Able to work without immediate supervision.

Able to notice what work needs to be done and establish a time frame of how much time will be required to complete it.

Works with power driven equipment.

Frequent stooping and bending required.

Works with costly metals where possibility of damage or scrap is high.

Close attention and care is required to prevent damage to complex machine tools.

High mental and visual effort required.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED required

Two years related experience and / or training or an equivalent combination of education and training and experience.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $20.00-25.00

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule :

10 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Overtime

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