Painter Blaster - Day Shift

Fast Global Solutions Inc; Auburn (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Safety shoe reimbursement

Clothing allowance

Job summary

FAST Global Solutions is seeking a Painter Blaster for our Auburn, NE location on Day Shift. The role involves sand blasting, operating electrostatic painting equipment, and ensuring quality of finished parts.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and language skills, and be able to stand for long hours. Familiarity with ERP and MS Office is a plus; a 10-hour shift with overtime on Fridays is possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or 1–3 months related experience.
• Must have basic language and math skills and reasoning ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abrades surfaces by sand blasting to remove coatings and dirt.
• Operate electrostatic painting equipment within paint booths.
• Inspect finished parts for conformance and adjust as needed.
• Complete 5S tasks daily, weekly, and monthly.

Skills

Basic math skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to stand long hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

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Painter Blaster - Day Shift

Full Time Regular Operative Auburn, Auburn, NE, US

FAST Global Solutions is seeking a Painter Blaster on Day Shift for our Auburn, NE location. Sign-On Bonus of $2,500

Day Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday 6 am - 4:30 pm, overtime as needed on Fridays.

Job summary:

Abrades surfaces of parts by sand blasting to remove adhering scale, paint, grease, tar, rust and dirt. Operates cone, disk, or nozzle type electrostatic painting equipment within designated paint booths. Required to perform other miscellaneous tasks as supervision deems necessary

Duties and responsibilities:

• Shovels or pours abrasives such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
• Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets.
• Regulates pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel.
• Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts.
• Directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval.
• Examines finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Adjusts valves and observes gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station.
• Inspects painted units for runs, sags, and unpainted areas.
• Readjusts pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating.
• Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from disks, cones, spray heads, and hoses.
• Hand sprays parts to cover unpainted areas or apply rust preventative.
• Mixes paint according to specifications with viscometer to regulate consistency.
• Completes all weekly, daily and monthly 5S tasks.

Job Requirements:

• A qualified candidate will have a high school diploma, GED, or at least 1-3 months related experience.
• Must have basic language and math skills and reasoning ability.
• Should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software.
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously and reach/bend frequently over the course of a 10 hour shift.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity and be able to maintain a frequent firm grasp.
• Must be able to operate a foot pedal for machine operation.
• Must be able to pass a physical strength test to perform the job.
• Vision with depth perception is required.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and levels of humidity.
• Personal protective equipment will be provided by FAST and must be worn in the required areas.

Who we are:

At FAST, we manufacture top quality, robust equipment for the major cargo handlers and airlines. We take pride in knowing our customers want the best equipment to ensure their operations run smoothly.

Benefits we offer:

• Eligibility for benefits (medical, dental, vision) effective on your FIRST DAY OF WORK
• Eligibility for financial benefits such as 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, and employee stock ownership retirement plan with generous employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement up to $200
• Annual company logo clothing/merchandise allowance

More about us:

For over 45 years, FAST Global Solutions has been helping improve operational performance in the air transportation and material handling industries, with smartly designed and ruggedly built equipment. Founded in 1979, we've been focused on unparalleled quality manufacturing of ground support equipment for passenger and cargo airlines and conveying equipment for the parcel industries along with robust aftermarket parts and service to support and maintain strong customer relationships.

Go to FAST Global Solutions Values to watch a brief video about us.