Blast Operator (2nd Shift)

Cimolai-HY LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k

Educational assistance

Job summary

A structural steel fabrication company in Illinois is seeking a Blast Operator to clean and prepare steel for painting or coating. The role requires handling abrasive blasting equipment and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate should have experience in related fields like construction and be physically capable of performing job responsibilities. A full benefits package is offered, emphasizing safety and competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with painting and blasting preferred.
• Ability to follow strict safety protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare steel surfaces using abrasive sand blasting.
• Set up and operate sandblasting equipment.
• Load and reclaim abrasive materials.
• Inspect surfaces to meet quality standards.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Experience with paint and blast

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Skid steer operation

Problem-solving skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Abrasive blasting equipment

Job description

A Blast Operator cleans and prepares steel for painting or coating, which involves tasks like removing mill scales and rust through abrasive sand blasting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with paint and blast preferred.
• Experience driving forklift, crane and skid steer a plus.
• Ability to follow strict safety protocols.
• Experience in related fields like construction or manufacturing beneficial.
• Physically able to perform job responsibilities.

Position Expectations

• Be reliable and conscientious.
• Work in a safe manner. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot issues, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime.
• Be open to learning and adapting to new tools, and methodologies to stay current and continue delivering high-quality results.
• Be proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small team of operators to load and unload structural steel members and clean the surface of the steel through use of abrasive blasting per production specifications.
• Set up, operate, and adjust sandblasting equipment to include a portable blast pot and/or blast booth.
• Load appropriate abrasive material in the hopper and screen material for proper reclamation.
• Operate forklift, crane and skid steer to handle, load and reclaim abrasive blast material.
• Inspect completed surfaces to ensure proper quality standards are met per specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and clean equipment daily to prevent breakdowns.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines and wear all proper PPE while operating blasting equipment.

As a member of the team, you can expect

• Competitive pay based on your years of experience.
• Full benefits package – Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, educational assistance, and more.
• Safety is the priority – Our goal is to send everyone home to their families in the same condition they arrived at each day.

About Us

Cimolai-HY is a partnership between HY Steel LLC and Cimolai S.p.A., each an industry leader with a proven track record in their respective fields. Cimolai-HY combines the unique capabilities of each to provide best-in-class structural steel design and fabrication services to our clients.

Cimolai HY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, hairstyle, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, uniformed service, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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