Industrial Sandblaster

D&G Machine Products Inc.; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 paid Holidays

Job summary

A precision machining company in Westbrook is seeking an Industrial Sandblaster to clean and prepare surfaces for painting. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and preferably 1-3 years of industrial sandblasting experience. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, operating sandblasting equipment, and adhering to safety standards. The position offers various benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of industrial sandblasting experience preferred.
• Must pass a post-employment offer drug screen, physical and background check.
• Ability to wear a respirator and have excellent dexterity.
• Must work in a team-based environment.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Must wear respirator and have good dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare surfaces of manufactured products for painting.
• Operate and maintain sandblast booth.
• Utilize sandblasting equipment including compressors and hoses.
• Check fluid levels and replace worn parts on sandblasting gear.
• Move large fabricated parts with handling equipment to painting position.
• Comply with chemical waste storage, disposal, and safety regulations.
• Assist in final product preparation for shipment.

Skills

Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

D &G Machine Products, Inc., a Certified ISO 9001 & AS9100D Company with a Main Plant located in Westbrook and a Fabrication Plant located in Gorham, Maine, has been offering full-service Precision Machining, Fabrication, Painted and Assembled Machine Products for more than 50 Years.

D&G Machine supplies several Nationwide Industries that include: Aerospace, Computer Chip Production, Defense Contracts, Medical, Power Generation, and Maine’s Paper Industry.

D&G Machine employees have the opportunity to advance within the company after receiving valuable experience, as proven with a majority of our engineers and managers being promoted from the shop floor.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: The Industrial Sandblaster is responsible for cleaning and preparing surfaces of manufactured products for painting. The Industrial Sandblaster smooths out rough spots on a surface, removes paint or rust, prepares an object for painting or coating, adheres to safety standards and regulations, and assists with preparing the final product for shipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare surfaces to be coated by using various methods such as sandblasting, hand sanding, cleaning with solvent and wiping with a clean cloth.
• Operates and maintains sandblast booth.
• Utilizes sandblasting equipment, including compressors, filters, hoses, nozzles, and pressure gauges.
• Prepares sandblasting equipment for use by checking fluid levels and replacing worn parts.
• Cleans nozzles, containers, and hoses of machines to prevent clogging or other problems that could result in injury or damage to equipment.
• Operates common material handling equipment such as hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, powered industrial trucks, and overhead cranes to manipulate large, fabricated parts into proper position for painting.
• Complies with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
• Adheres to safety standards and regulations.
• Assists with preparing final product for shipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of industrial sandblasting experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications required.
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, have excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Must pass a post-employment offer drug screen, physical and background check.

EEO Statement

D & G Machine Products, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Short Term Disability (employer paid)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance (employer paid)
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement Leave
• 11 paid Holidays
• 15% Shift Differential
• Paid Tuition Reimbursement
• And much more!