Blast Operator I

DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision, the Blast Operator will perform multiple tasks including inspection, cleaning, blasting, masking, measuring, and packaging of products per customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Process parts according to Work Instructions (WI) and Standard Practice Instructions (SPIs)
• Inspect components for damage and coating quality
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment such as but not limited to measurement devices, calipers, and blasting equipment following established safety policies and procedures related to each task
• Successfully achieves certification in blasting, masking, and part coating measurements
• Use and interpret pre and post coating measurement tools
• Accurately fill out and file all required paperwork
• Ensure an accurate router accompanies all work orders
• Move parts following established parts handing procedures
• Follow all quality and safety requirements
• Maintain cleanliness of work area per acceptable 6S guidelines
• Perform additional related duties as assigned
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• A minimum of 6 months relevant experience preferred
• Ability to read or learn how to read basic blueprints
• Basic math required (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Successfully achieves certification in blasting, masking, and part coating measurements within first six months of employment
• Ability to communicate, read, and interpret documents written in standard English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to pay close attention to details of various processes and test methodologies
• Ability to perform daily tasks with little or no supervision
• Ability to take legible written notes, document a process, and repeat the process

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

• Standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, use hands to finger, handle, or feel delicate parts; reaching with hands and arms and overhead; talking and/or hearing instructions and sounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to differentiate shades and color to identify coating defects
• Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading dial and digital gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of coating operations

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
• Regularly exposed to ovens and risk of burns
• High noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials commonly used in a manufacturing environment