Pickling Assistant

Samuel Packaging Systems Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Tucson is seeking candidates for a position involving the safe application of chemical acids in a safety-sensitive environment. Responsibilities include working with stainless steel, performing pickling of various alloys, and ensuring quality through visual inspections. Candidates should have 1-2 years of industrial painting or sandblasting experience. The role requires lifting heavy materials and working in potentially harsh conditions, with a strong emphasis on safety protocols and personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years industrial painting/sandblasting experience.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques.
• Must be able to pass a respirator physical if required.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques.
• Must be able to pass a respirator physical, if required, and fit test.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemical acid safely and effectively to weld seams.
• Work with others to achieve product completion dates.
• Visually inspects work prior to, during, and after pickling.
• Operate and maintain automatic blasting bays, nozzle blasting chambers and booths.
• Adjust work processes to suit steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other materials.
• Ensure proper techniques are used on different surfaces to achieve the desired finish.
• Visually inspect work before, during, and after pickling for defects or quality issues.
• Handle varied assignments as needed.
• Review pickling applications periodically to maintain quality and address problems with pickling lead.
• Set up and operate all assigned equipment correctly.
• Read and apply operating and maintenance manuals to maintain equipment.
• Operate a forklift, manlift or other aerial equipment.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial painting

Sandblasting

Pickling

Surface prep

PPE compliance

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply chemical acid safely and effectively to weld seams, spray chemical acid on stainless steel and utilize a power washer to rinse stainless steel
• Work with others to achieve product completion dates
• Performs pickling for the removal of rust, scale, paint, corrosion and foreign matter from metal and nonmetal items ranging in size from moderate to large complex items.
• Operates, controls, and performs preventive maintenance on automatic blasting bays, nozzle blasting chambers, nozzle blasting booths etc.
• Adjusts work process to the characteristics of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metal, or nonmetal items.
• Assures that the proper techniques are used on various surfaces to produce the desired finished product.
• Visually inspects work prior to, during, and after pickling to check for defects or quality issues.
• Works varied on jobs as assigned.
• Periodically reviews pickling applications to ensure that quality is maintained. Discuss any problems found.e find with pickling lead.
• Correctly set up and operates all equipment to which they are assigned.
• Read and apply operating and maintenance manual instructions to maintain equipment.
• Operate a forklift, manlift or other aerial equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years industrial painting/sandblasting experience.
• Must be knowledgeable or willing to learn pickling process for various alloys.
• Must be willing to wear PPE including full face mask respirator, chemical gloves, Tyvek suit, safety glasses and waterproof boots (company provided)
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques.
• Must be able to pass a respirator physical, if required, and fit test.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more
• Must be able to stand, squat, bend, crawl, reach
• Must be able to climb ladders or make use of a lift
• Is exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and abrasives.
• Required to wear protective clothing.
• Must be able to perform work in potentially harsh weather environments (hot or cold)
  • Must be able to work in extreme heat wearing proper PPE (including air fed hood)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Manufacturing environment: May be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.

Job may require handling or moving of hazardous waste.

ITAR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to and abide by all ITAR-specific job standards and training. Protect and properly safeguard ITAR-sensitive information and work product; ensure dissemination or disclosure of and access to “protected data” occurs only with those trained and approved for exposure to ITAR content.
• IMMEDIATELY notify Supervisor/Manager, Human Resources, Legal (email: [e-mail]) or the Samuel Ethics Alert Hotline of known or suspected unauthorized disclosure, release of or access to protected ITAR content.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This is a Safety Sensitive position: A Safety Sensitive position is a job or position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety. It would be particularly dangerous if such an employee is using drugs or alcohol while on job. An employee must be with clear mind and diligent while occupying such positions.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.