Summary:  The Production Generalist is responsible for operating and maintaining the blast booth and equipment, performing material handling functions, and supporting general production and assembly operations as needed. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Blast Operations

• Operate blast room and equipment to achieve specified surface finish (remove rust, scale, etc.)
• Maintain and perform general up keep of blast booth and blasting equipment
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of blast equipment and various blast media
• Complete final inspections to ensure product quality

Material Handling & Inventory

• Operate forklift, pallet  jack, crane, and hoist to move materials and finished product
• Perform daily inspection and preventative maintenance of fork truck
• Handle and move materials, components, and products throughout departments
• Locate and deliver materials, parts, and components listed on production orders
• Consolidate and kit component parts as directed
• Identify, label, and record inventory locations to maintain organization
• Verify inventory accuracy and make necessary adjustments
• Unload and receive raw materials as needed
• Coordinate material needs per production schedule

Assembly & General Production

• Use hand, electric, and pneumatic tools to assemble parts and components per written and verbal instructions, diagrams, and blueprints
• Understand prints, process sheets, and related documentation
• Assist with packing, crating, labeling, palletizing, stretch wrapping, and metal banding
• Recognize and identify products and fabricated sheet metal components
• Maintain compliance with Business Management System (BMS) requirements
• Assist with additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• General manufacturing experience required
• Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal products, raw materials, and supplies preferred
• Advanced knowledge of fork truck operation and safety
• Intermediate knowledge of blasting equipment and media
• Basic to intermediate math, computer, and communication skills
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, blueprints, and process documentation
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with manual, electric, and pneumatic tools
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (e.g., tape measure)
• Ability to recognize and identify products and materials

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and crouching
• Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Frequent use of hand and pneumatic tools
• Specific vision abilities required (distance, color, and depth perception)

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with fork truck traffic
• Exposure to blast media, dust, oils, and solvents
• Sharp edges on materials and packaging
• Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)