Blaster

Federal Signal Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

Ox Bodies, a subsidiary of Federal Signal, operates in Fayette, Alabama. The company designs and manufactures Class 6 to 8 dump bodies and related parts. This role involves operating a blasting machine, performing routine maintenance, and coordinating with forklift operations to move dump bodies.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prior blasting experience. The job requires physical stamina, lifting up to 50 lbs, and long hours with PPE compliance.

Qualifications

• Educational: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Prior experience operating a blaster is required.
• Skills: Ability to operate equipment; read a tape measure; understand measurements and angles.

Responsibilities

• Operate blasting machine.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Co-ordinate with forklift driver the movement of dump bodies.
• Remove all weld splatter that the blaster does not get off.
• Grind any knots.
• Install boards on dump body.
• Perform a 5S as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate blasting machine

Read tape measure

Interpret measurements

Understand angles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ox Bodies' products have endured even the toughest of conditions on construction sites around the country and abroad since 1972. We've walked in your boots - we get it. Time is money, and we strive to provide the highest quality, most durable products, equipped to handle any job you throw at them.

Our reputation and our people are what have made Ox the industry leader. We are your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and across the globe. Innovative, rugged, high-performance truck bodies, parts, and accessories, all manufactured by hard-working people in Fayette, Alabama.

Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture, assemble, and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better, and if that's not enough, we'll pick up and deliver right to your front door.

• Operate blasting machine.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
• As a condition of employment, work all assigned days and overtime as required.
• Must wear all PPE required.
• Job Duties by Task:
• Remove all weld splatter that the blaster does not get off.
• Grind any knots.
• Install boards on dump body.
• Perform a 5S as needed.
• Co-ordinate with forklift driver the specific movement of dump bodies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Educational: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Prior experience operating a blaster is required.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to operate equipment, with or without training; ability to read and interpret a tape measure, ability to understand measurements and angles.
• Other: Must be able to wear a respirator. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb 5-foot ladder and be on their feet for 10 hours.

PPE:

• Safety Glasses, Ear plugs, Suit, vinyl gloves.

About us:

Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal, our products have endured even the toughest of conditions on construction sites around the country and abroad since 1972. We've walked in your boots - we get it. Time is money, and we strive to provide the highest quality, most durable products, equipped to handle any job you throw at them.

Our reputation and our people are what have made Ox the industry leader. We are your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and across the globe. Innovative, rugged, high-performance truck bodies, parts, and accessories, all manufactured by hard-working people in Fayette, Alabama.

Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture, assemble, and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better, and if that's not enough, we'll pick up and deliver right to your front door.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.

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