Blaster - 1st Shift

Bodycote; Huntington Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bodycote, the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, seeks a Blaster in Huntington Park, CA. Under supervision, you will prepare, blast, and handle customer parts per specifications.

You will operate sandblast equipment, ensure safe handling of parts, maintain cleanliness, and follow PPE and environmental rules. This non-exempt role offers overtime, benefits, and a potential sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of abrasive blasting or related experience.
• Ability to safely operate abrasive blasting equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, travelers, drawings, and process specifications.
• Ability to identify and protect critical surfaces, dimensions, edges, bores, threads, and gear teeth.
• Ability to handle precision components without causing damage.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical work in a production environment.
• Ability to lift and move parts and materials safely within established requirements.
• Basic understanding of measuring and inspection requirements.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to follow PPE, respiratory protection, chemical safety, and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and transport customer parts for blasting.
• Operate sandblast and related equipment.
• Place completed parts in containers for shipping or next process.
• Promote safety and good housekeeping.
• Report unusual problems to supervisor.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Care for customer inventory and work safely to prevent loss or damage.
• Follow directions and maintain timely attendance.

Skills

Abrasive blasting experience

Read work instructions

Operate blasting equipment

Attention to detail

Job description

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive

Position Summary: Based in Huntington Park, CA the Blaster under general supervision, responsible for preparation and blasting of customer parts according to written requirements/specifications.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Responsible for preparing and transporting customer parts for blasting.
• Operates sandblast and related equipment.
• Carefully places completed parts in proper containers for shipping or next step in process.
• Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
• Brings any unusual problem or irregularity to the attention of supervisor.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism

Qualifications

• 1+ year of abrasive blasting, industrial blasting, metal finishing, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate abrasive blasting equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, travelers, drawings, and process specifications.
• Ability to identify and protect critical surfaces, dimensions, edges, bores, threads, and gear teeth.
• Ability to handle precision components without causing damage.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical work in a production environment.
• Ability to lift and move parts and materials safely within established requirements.
• Basic understanding of measuring and inspection requirements.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to follow PPE, respiratory protection, chemical safety, and environmental requirements.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time (at desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an office/industrial environment
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
• Ability to lift 25-30 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone

Pay & Benefits Information

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with state and federal law.

This role is eligible for additional compensation, including shift differential, etc., if applicable. Benefits include employee and family medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; company paid life and disability; HSA/FSA options; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and paid holidays; and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits eligibility begins on day 61 of employment.

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or on the basis of disability.