Blaster (Coatings) 1st Shift

JCM Industries, Inc.; Nash (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JCM Industries, Inc. in Nash, Texas is seeking a Blaster/Operator to prepare parts by blasting away scale, paint, rust, and contaminants in the paint booth area. You will handle materials, verify parts, and ensure finish quality according to specs.

Responsibilities include operating blast equipment, maintaining safe storage of materials, and keeping the work area compliant with safety regulations. Prior experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification/Licensure: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of various metal grades, thicknesses, sizes, and basic welding and cutting processes.
• Preferred: Ability to review and understand basic concepts from material list and/or drawings.

Responsibilities

• Runs, maneuvers, navigates or drives heavy equipment or mechanized equipment in the paint booth area.
• Moves materials to and from paint booth, blast areas or production areas by hand or using trucks, forklifts, or other equipment.
• Identifies materials by job number, piece mark, labels and/or other applicable indicators.
• Sorts products to be blasted according to finish required and size of parts to optimize equipment use.
• Maintains compliance with regulations and policies regarding safe storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
• Ensures machinery, tools and equipment are in good working order and follow quality guidelines.
• Examines finished products to ensure complete coverage and no defects.
• Manually blast parts using different blast media until parts are free from heat tint and/or contaminations.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Material handling

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

JCM Industries, established in 1976 and located in Nash, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of pipe fittings and fabrications for the water, wastewater, and industrial markets. JCM Industries fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, providing co-workers with opportunities for professional growth. Joining the company means being part of a dedicated team focused on quality, customer service, and creating products that make a difference in communities everywhere.

The purpose of a blaster is to blast objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust and dirt to impart specified finish.

Essential Functions

1. Runs, maneuvers, navigates or drives heavy equipment or mechanized equipment in the paint booth area
2. Moves materials to and from paint booth, blast areas or production areas by hand or using trucks, forklifts, or other equipment
3. Identifies materials by job number, piece mark, labels and/or other applicable indicators
4. Sorts products to be painted according to finish required and size of parts in order to get efficient use of equipment
5. Monitors levels of blasting media and add material as needed
6. Maintains compliance with regulations and policies regarding safe storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes
7. Ensures machinery, tools and equipment are in good working order and follow quality guidelines
8. Examines finished products to ensure complete coverage and no defects
9. Manually blast parts using different blast media until parts are free from heat tint and/or contaminations
10. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1. Education/Certification/Licensure: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Job Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of various metal grades, thicknesses, sizes, and basic welding and cutting processes.
3. Preferred: Ability to review and understand basic concepts from material list and/or drawings.

A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required

Equal Opportunity Employer

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