Blast Operator

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in New Orleans is seeking a Blast Operator to set up and operate the shot blast machine, ensuring parts meet customer specifications and quality standards. You will perform daily equipment checks, coordinate with bay personnel on material needs, verify production vouchers, and log heat numbers on PVs and plates.

This role requires reading tape measures, calipers and micrometers, and completing production vouchers accurately.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read tape measures, calipers and micrometers.
• Experience reading and using production vouchers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the blast machine to meet quality and timing specifications.
• Perform daily checks on the blaster and report equipment issues.
• Receive P/Vs and run materials according to the schedule.
• Coordinate with bay personnel to order materials if not in bay 9.
• Verify material matches P/V, check lengths, and follow special instructions.
• Record heat number on P/V and on plates for outbound orders.
• Log operator name and date on P/V and cutting instructions.
• Start P/V on computer terminal and run material per blast instructions.
• Perform visual checks to ensure blaster is functioning properly.
• Produce P/V when processing is completed and reconcile when needed.
• Turn in P/Vs for reconciliation after orders are completed.
• Keep assigned work area clean at end of shift.

Skills

Read tape measures

Read calipers

Read micrometers

Production vouchers

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production vouchers (P/V) system

Job description

Job Summary

The Blast Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the shot blast machine to produce quality parts in a timely manner and to customer specifications.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Complete daily checks on blaster and let management and maintenance know when there are any equipment issues
• Receive P/V's and run materials according to the schedule
• Coordinate in advance with bay personnel to get material ordered if material is not located in bay 9
• Confirm material matches P/V, check length on cut materials from saws and pay close attention for comments entered by sales in the order summary section for any special instructions
• Record heat number on P/V by the corresponding blast instructions
• Record operator name and date processed on top of P/V, or sign and date by the corresponding cutting instructions you completed
• Start P/V on computer terminal by operator's station
• Set plow and blow off and run material
• Perform visual check on top and bottom of material to confirm blaster is working properly
• Produce P/V when processing is completed, but don't reconcile
• Write heat number on plates for internal use; write heat number, customer name, order number, and description of material for outbound orders. Customer may require more information written on materials, please watch comments on P/V's
• Turn in P/V's for reconciling when orders are completed
• Your assigned work area needs to be cleaned at the end of each shift

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read tape measures, calipers, micrometers and production vouchers

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