Production Specialist Scottsburg Indiana

Overview

A Production Specialist at Fewell Monument, this role involves tasks such as stenciling, moving materials into blasting units, operating blasting equipment, frosting, specialty carving, and finishing memorials. The Production Specialist will also ensure the careful and safe movement of inventory while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily start-up of blasting equipment, ensuring all components (including compressor, sand feed, etc.) are fully inspected, operational, and properly connected.
• Layout-Confirm stone matches contract stencil to be placed on stone with precision.
• Patch-Use stencil to cover non-blast areas. Confirm stencil layout matches drawing and contract.
• Blast-Reconfirm all aspects of stone to be blasted with the drawing and contract, operate blasting machine in a safe manner and blast the stone according to the contract.
• Wash-Verify blasting matches the contract, peel stencil with precision tools, wash stone with the use of overhead crane and pressure washer.
• Quality Control-Verify all aspects of the finished stone.
• Participate in counting and documenting physical inventory counts
• Maintain blasting equipment for optimal performance, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
• Inspect memorials to ensure stencils are applied correctly and ready for blasting.
• Inspect finished memorials to ensure all blasting is complete and aligns with the layout.
• Confirm the final product matches the order before moving it to the finishing stage.
• Safely move memorials in and out of blast units, positioning them for maximum efficiency.
• Minimize setup time by optimizing the workflow and ensuring smooth transitions between operations.
• Regularly clean blasting residue from collection troughs and conduct weekly deep cleanings.
• Refill sand barrels as necessary using 50-pound bags of blasting sand.
• Ensure all safety protocols and OSHA regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the production manager
• Follow company policies, including proper equipment handling, safety procedures, and cleanliness standards.

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