Blaster

ALLIED POWER GROUP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Power Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Blaster Helper to join our manufacturing operations. You will operate sandblast equipment, prepare parts to customer specifications, and maintain a safe, efficient work area in a team environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in manufacturing or warehouse settings, basic shop math, and familiarity with hand and power tools. HS diploma or GED is required; willingness to work a flexible schedule is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing or warehouse facility.
• Proficient in basic shop math, including fractions and decimals.
• Proficient with hand and power tools for successful job performance.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems in a logical and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate in machine blast operations, forcing abrasive material onto a component's surface through a nozzle.
• Loads parts into sandblast equipment, maintains adequate supply of blast sand in hopper.
• Configure and run blast machines in accordance with the customer’s specifications.
• Collect materials, tooling, and blast products prior to initiating operation.
• Use hand tools to repair, clean, and adjust equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety and Quality Assurance policies.
• Checks work visually, makes minor decisions; detects and reports defective items and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
• Sand blasts parts following established methods and procedures to remove surface contaminants and imparts proper surface finish.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Hands-on tools

Shop math

Communication

Follow procedures

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Sandblast equipment

Job description

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Blaster

Full Time Houston, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1198

Job Posting Title:Blaster Helper

Job Description

Working within a team environment, the Blast Operator position is responsible for the blasting duties centered on ensuring parts to be coated are cleaned and prepped by customer specifications as contained within the work order.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Will operate in machine blast operations, forcing abrasive material onto a component's surface through a nozzle.
• Loads parts into sandblast equipment, maintains adequate supply of blast sand in hopper.
• Configure and run blast machines in accordance with the customer’s specifications.
• Collect materials, tooling, and blast products prior to initiating operation.
• Use hand tools to repair, clean, and adjust equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety and Quality Assurance policies.
• Checks work visually, makes minor decisions; detects and reports defective items and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
• Sand blasts parts following established methods and procedures to remove surface contaminants and imparts proper surface finish.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

*This job description is a summary of the primary job scope and should not be assumed as an all-inclusive description*

WORK QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse facility
• Proven proficiency in fundamental shop math, including handling fractions and decimals
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools for successful job performance
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate
• Ability to follow directions and procedures
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems in a logical and effective manner

Preferred:

• 2-5 years of Industrial Gas Turbine Repair experience
• Basic computer skills

Educational Requirements:

Required:

HS diploma or GED

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the role.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time or until the end of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. safely and properly, as needed throughout the assigned shift with or without assistance.

Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder height, crouch, balance, and push/pull.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Allied Power Group is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.