Blast Operator

at Kloeckner Metals Corporation in; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking operators to perform daily blaster checks, process P/Vs, and ensure accurate material handling. You will coordinate with bay personnel to source materials, verify dimensions, and record heat numbers for traceability.

The role requires basic measurement tools literacy and attention to detail, with a focus on safety and cleanliness at the end of each shift. Applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete daily checks on blaster and notify management and maintenance of equipment issues.
• Receive P/Vs and run materials according to the schedule.
• Coordinate in advance with bay personnel to order material if not located in bay 9.
• Confirm material matches P/V and check length on cut materials; heed sales comments for special instructions.
• Record heat number on P/V according to blast instructions.
• Record operator name and date on top of P/V, or sign and date per cutting instructions.
• Start P/V on computer terminal at operator’s station.
• Set plow and blow off and run material.
• Perform visual checks on top and bottom to ensure blaster works properly.
• Produce P/V when processing is completed, but do not reconcile.
• Write heat number, customer name, order number, and material description for outbound orders; watch for comments on P/Vs.
• Turn in P/Vs for reconciling when orders are completed.
• Keep assigned work area clean at end of each shift.

Skills

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Production vouchers

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Travel Required

No .

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