Sand Blast Technician and Equipment/Parts Cleaner

JOB DETAILS:

Shift

2nd/Swing Shift

Location

In-Shop

Schedule

Work schedule to be determined by leader.

Salary Range

$19.00 - $21.98 Per Hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Clean machines, parts, and equipment. Prepare and mask any components and machines for sand blasting. Use sandblasting equipment to clean machines and components while utilizing safe practices.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate high-pressure water hose and sand blasting equipment. Operate steam cleaner and chemical cleaning tanks.
• Clean machines, parts, and equipment following department guidelines and procedures.
• Provide quality-cleaning service to shops.
• Perform work within set guideline hours.
• Repair and maintain equipment and tools in the work area.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• Submit necessary reports, records, and data; maintain sand blast log.
• Cross train in all areas of the department to provide consistent workflow and coverage.
• Operate machines and vehicles.
• Own and maintain personal required tools (3/8 - 5/8 combination wrench set, 3 sizes screwdrivers, 10" adjustable wrench, putty knife, gasket scraper).
• Maintain steam guns, cleaning tanks, high-pressure hoses, blast equipment and all other essential tools.
• Maintain proper chemical PH level in all cleaning tanks and equipment to comply with city, state, federal and county regulations.
• Properly dispose of all used Hazardous chemicals, containers, and materials.
• Maintain all drains and grated trenches by removing the grates, cleaning, and digging out the trenches. Keep the blast area free of trash and dispose of used material.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have ability to work with hazardous chemicals, solvents, strong soaps, and caustic cleaning chemicals or related cleaning agents on a daily basis.
• Complete respirator fit test as well as a health exam.
• Consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Previous experience in equipment and parts cleaning preferred.
• Previous experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, bend, talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach above shoulder, climb, squat, or kneel, sit, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The employee must be able to occasionally wear a tight-fitting respirator and pass the OSHA required medical evaluation. The employee must not have facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face. The employee must be able to wear an air fed helmet at all times when sand blasting.
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that the employer in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others, which includes any of the following: operating a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage; performing duties in the residential or commercial premises of a customer, supplier or vendor; working in any occupation subject to federal safety regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibrations and moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places and toxic/Caustic Chemicals
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is constantly loud.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The roles and objectives of this job do not include setting corporate policy and does not constitute a managing agent of the company.

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