Bead Blaster Operator - Finishing & Powder Coating

AGC Heat Transfer group; Fairview (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. in Fairview, OR, is seeking a Machine Operator I (Bead Blaster) to join the swing shift team. Training on the day shift for ~90 days precedes the swing shift. You will operate bead blasting equipment, saw machines and powder coating prep to meet customer specifications.

The role emphasizes quality, safety and teamwork in a manufacturing environment with strong growth opportunities within AGC Heat Transfer, part of the Alfa Laval family.

Qualifications

• Experience with bead blasting equipment; robotics training available.
• Experience operating industrial saw machines.
• Experience in powder coating applications and finishing processes.
• Ability to read measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, rulers).
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate bead blasting equipment to clean, deburr and prepare parts for finishing processes.
• Set up and operate saw machines to cut materials according to work orders, prints and specs.
• Prepare parts for powder coating, including cleaning, masking, hanging and inspection.
• Apply powder coating finishes while maintaining quality and appearance standards.
• Monitor curing oven temperatures and processing times to ensure coating adhesion and finish quality.
• Inspect finished products for defects, dimensional accuracy and coating consistency.
• Read and interpret work instructions, blueprints and production schedules.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and report any mechanical issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and quality documentation.
• Follow safety procedures, housekeeping requirements and company policies.
• Assist in other manufacturing and production activities as needed.

Skills

Bead blasting equipment

Industrial saws

Powder coating

Measuring tools

English literacy

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. in Fairview, OR, is seeking a Machine Operator I (Bead Blaster) to join the swing shift team. Training on the day shift for ~90 days precedes the swing shift. You will operate bead blasting equipment, saw machines and powder coating prep to meet customer specifications.

The role emphasizes quality, safety and teamwork in a manufacturing environment with strong growth opportunities within AGC Heat Transfer, part of the Alfa Laval family.