Blast Operator
Description

Summary Description:

Operates multiple Shot Blast Equipment to clean and polish castings to a uniform finishing to properly inspect and ship casting to customers.

Essential Functions:

  • Places castings into Shot blast equipment and adjust cycle time to get desired casting finish.
  • Operates multiple machines in sequence to efficiently maintain production demands.
  • Follows shipping department’s schedule and/or leaders’ instructions for product selection.
  • Maintains blast area organized by staging work blasted for packaging in designated area.
  • Loads machine with new shot to maintain amps at around 20 during shot cycle.
  • Sweeps and reintroduces lost shot from equipment on a regular basis.
  • Reports defects on casting to department Leader.
  • Maintains clean work area.
  • Performs weekly Preventive maintenance check on equipment.
  • Performs dust collection maintenance once a day to guarantee casting cleanliness.
  • Helps packaging department when needed by performing visual inspection on castings.
  • Ensure all products are identified with the proper shop card after blasting.
  • Reports any maintenance issues or equipment concerns to the department Leader.
  • Carries out all duties & responsibilities in full accordance with the Company’s policies & procedures.
  • Perform all other job-related tasks as assigned.


Requirements

Skills or Experience Required:

High School degree or equivalent. Prior Experience helpful but not required.

Other Position Demands or Requirements:

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

  • Shot Blast Equipment 
  • Pallet Jack

Safety Rules & Functions:

  • Follow all other departmental & plant-wide safety rules
  • Carries out all duties & responsibilities in full accordance with the Company’s safety program & procedures

Mandatory Personal Protective (In Production Area):

  • Safety Glasses
  • Safety shoes in good condition, no holes
  • Hearing Protection
  • Gloves (not mandatory)
  • Respiratory Protection (recommended but not mandatory)