Blast Operator

Job description

Spuncast, Inc. is a contract manufacturing company specializing in cylindrical castings. Since 1976, our campus in Watertown, WI, has grown to two foundries and two machine shops. We focus on centrifugal castings for a diverse number of industries.

We are currently looking for a blast operator for:
2nd shift: Schedule: 1 pm to 9:30 am Monday-Friday $2.00 shift differential

Duties:

• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Shovel or pour abrasive of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Load/stage parts for blast operations.
• Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture.
• Start/monitor equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air over surface of parts.
• Manually direct nozzle over surface of parts if necessary.
• May examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Move, store and inspect castings from foundry to blast area.
• Perform heat numbers verification on rough castings before blasting and inspect casting visually before and after blasting.
• Ensure proper documentation of castings and delivery paperwork to proper department (includes heat treat and job numbers, alloy type, etc.)
• Perform light maintenance of sandblast equipment, dust collection system and housekeeping.
• Monitor blast media to ensure it is performing at acceptable levels.
• Conduct pressure test as prescribed by job card and customer specifications.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Factory experience preferred
• Ability to learn safe operation of blasting equipment.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Solid math, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Paid on-the job training
• Performance based bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401k
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability
• Payroll deduction for purchases - safety boots and tools
• Gym membership program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee recognition programs
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift