INDUSTRIAL PAINTER/SANDBLASTER

Industrial Painter/Sandblaster

Under Supervision

Paint Booth Operator will be responsible for painting products in a timely manner 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