Blaster (1st & 2nd Shift)

Uni-Form Components Corp.; Idaho; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Idaho is seeking a Blaster to operate sand and shot blasting equipment. The role involves preparing parts according to job specifications while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read prints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate sandblast and shot blast equipment for cleaning parts.
• Comply with health and safety policies.
• Maintain and inspect blasting equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Competence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Lift truck

Overhead Crane

Job description

The blaster reports directly to the shift Foreman or Leadsman with the primary responsibilities of sand or shot blasting heads per job card; preparing heads for the next sequence. Follows company policy and procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all Uni-Form Components Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with Uni-Form Components policies and procedures.
• Operates sandblast, rotary and pass through shot blasts, for cleaning and preparing parts.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand job cards.
• Ability to maintain and inspect equipment, specifically for hydraulic oil.
• Comply with company Housekeeping policies and standards to maintain a clean and orderly work station.
• Ability to meet all company quality standards.
• Ability to perform other duties assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Ability to perform tasks in a competent manner.
• Sets controls and regulates the amount of abrasive material repairs to blast equipment.
• Is certified and demonstrates the ability to safely operate a lift truck.
• Is certified and demonstrates the ability to safely operate an Overhead Crane.
• The ability to know and understand surface designations for surface finishes.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools such as: grinder, hammer, wrench and pry bar.
• Ability to read prints and drawings.
• Ability to work well with others including all levels of management.
• Understands metric measurements and standard measurements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and written.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Tolerate working outside in severe conditions as well as exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust.
• Able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach for extended periods of time on a daily basis.
• Frequent lifting and/ or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Lifting devices are available and recommended.