Generalist - Blaster - Weekend Shift

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. is seeking a motivated abrasive blasting operator to prep metal surfaces for painting and coating in our Kentucky facility.

You will operate blast pots, hoses, and air compressors, inspect surfaces, follow ISO standards, and work with painters to meet schedules while maintaining a clean, safe work area. This full-time on-site role requires 1+ year manufacturing experience, basic math, and willingness to overtime, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• Basic math skills for measurements.
• Ability to identify and resolve minor non-conformities.
• Willingness to overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform abrasive blasting on metal surfaces.
• Operate blasting equipment and air compressors.
• Inspect surfaces before and after blasting.
• Follow surface profile and cleanliness standards.
• Prep units for painting using blasting booth and other methods.
• Work with painters and production to meet deadlines and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Adhere to safety procedures and training.
• Comply with ISO standards and requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Math skills

Problem solving

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Blueprint reading

ISO procedures familiarity

Job description

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What Will You Do?

• Perform abrasive blasting (sandblasting, grit blasting, etc.) on metal or other surfaces to prepare for painting or coating
• Operate blasting equipment, including blast pots, hoses, nozzles, and air compressors
• Inspect surfaces before and after blasting to ensure proper preparation and cleanliness
• Follow specifications for surface profile and cleanliness standards
• Prep units prior to painting using a blasting booth,spray paint application and other hand preparation methods
• Work closely with painters and production team to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned work area
• Performs other work as assigned
• Complete and follow all safety procedures and policies
• Complete company provided training to effectively perform required job responsibilities
• Overtime, when required, which may include weekends
• Performs all tasks to ISO standards and requirements

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role includes close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Loud noise level in the work environment

Your Experience Should Be...

Required

• 1+ year manufacturing experience
• Basic math skills (weight measurement, volume, distance, multiplication and division)
• Proven ability to identify, reason and problem solve minor non-conformities and deviations
• Overtime and weekend hours, as needed

Preferred

High school diploma or GED

Experience using blueprints and design sketches

Familiarity with ISO procedures

• Knowledge or experience working with Chart products

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.