Core Prep & Blasting Technician

Maxcess; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxcess in Appleton, WI seeks a Core Prep Specialist/Blaster to read schedules, blueprints and job cards, locate and prep rolls, and operate blaster and related equipment. Responsibilities include bonding adhesive preparation, paint application, and protecting cores from contamination.

The role requires manual dexterity and safety-focused work in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with measurement tools and basic math is needed.

Qualifications

• Read mechanical blueprints and interpret technical documents.
• Utilize inspection and measurement equipment (durometer gauges, micrometers, vernier tapes, dial indicators, profilometers).
• Understand basic math.
• Follow safe operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production schedules, job router cards, blueprints, non-conformance reports, and materials.
• Safely locate and retrieve rolls to the roll prep area using cranes, forklifts, and handling equipment.
• Install and remove fixtures, expanding mandrels, plugs, and tools as required.
• Safely operate and maintain blaster, dust collection, air compressor, hand booth blaster, belt sander, and other equipment.
• Ensure bonding adhesives are agitated regularly per SOPs.
• Paint cores according to roller specifications and job card instructions with even bonding agent coverage.
• Prepare cores and journals for blasting and prep; protect prepped cores from contamination.
• Protect prepped cores from contamination.

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Calibration/inspection tools

Job description

Maxcess in Appleton, WI seeks a Core Prep Specialist/Blaster to read schedules, blueprints and job cards, locate and prep rolls, and operate blaster and related equipment. Responsibilities include bonding adhesive preparation, paint application, and protecting cores from contamination.

The role requires manual dexterity and safety-focused work in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with measurement tools and basic math is needed.