Grit Blaster A

Samuel, Son & Co.; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Virginia is seeking a Grit Blaster A for full-time employment. The role requires performing safety checks, handling materials, and maintaining equipment cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include stripping materials and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. This entry-level position offers a dynamic workplace with potential for growth in the manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to perform safety checks at the start of the shift.
• Must understand safety rules and perform all job tasks safely.
• Must have reading, writing, and simple math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks on all cranes and tools.
• Strip materials using grit or Aluminum Oxide.
• Keep equipment clean for proper operation.
• Drive and transfer material into the blast area.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Basic understanding of computers

Reading and writing skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read blueprints

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year working experience in an industrial environment

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Impact wrench

Air ratchet

Crescent wrench

Job description

Grit Blaster A

Responsibilities

• Associates to perform all safety checks at the start of their shift on all cranes and tools and document as necessary. Continue to perform safety checks throughout the shift.
• Stripping of materials using grit, or Aluminum Oxide to tanks and other parts by directing flow of grit on metal parts to remove sand, rust and dirt.
• Varies concentration of grit or aluminum oxide and selects appropriate pressure to obtain required surface finish.
• Applies masking materials to protect areas not to be grit blasted and screw in plugs to protect threads.
• Keeps equipment clean to insure proper operation.
• Removal of exhausted Grit or Aluminum Oxide from blasting room.
• Associates drive and transfer material into the blast area.
• Must be able to learn how to use tools, fixtures and machinery required in the area.
• Clean and organize area at the end of the shift.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals.
• Material handling – safe operating of cranes, hoists, and forklifts as needed. Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.

Equipment Knowledge

• Pneumatic tools, as provided by the company.
• Hand tools required for completion of job tasks.
• Impact wrench, air ratchet, crescent wrench, and other tools used to assemble product.

Role Requirements

• Ability to work will in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.
• Must be able to read blue prints.
• Must have either a High School diploma, GED, or at least 1 year working experience in an industrial based environment.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand / walk - Frequent
• Bend / squat - Frequent
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Lifting - Frequent (0 to 50lbs) (Over 50lbs with assistance)
• Reaching / simple grasping - Frequent
• Push / Pulling - Frequent
• Lifting above waste / shoulders - Frequent
• Computer usage - Frequent
• Verbal communication - Frequent

Work Environment

• Work 100% of the time in a manufacturing setting; standing, sitting, kneeling, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Majority of work activities performed indoors in an area with temperature variations, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Occasionally working in a wet environment
• Occasional work activity is performed outdoors.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.

As an employee, you are required to understand the ISO system and the elements that affect your job.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Manufacturing