Sandblaster - 1st Shift (Days)

Barnes Group; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNES AEROSPACE, Ogden Division is seeking a Sandblaster to prep and finish metal surfaces in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will manually sandblast to remove scale, grease and debris, controlling abrasive flow and maintaining safety standards.

The role requires following specifications, safe operation of equipment, and teamwork in a clean, compliant environment with shift hours starting early morning.

Qualifications

• Must understand and follow customer specifications.
• Must regulate controls on all equipment used.
• Experience operating sandblaster equipment with safety gear.
• Wear respirator for extended periods; work in enclosed spaces.

Responsibilities

• Manually abrades surfaces with sandblasting equipment to meet specifications.
• Shovel or pour sand into machine and recycle materials.
• Load parts on racks and regulate abrasive flow.
• Visually inspect parts for compliance with specs.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and assist others.

Skills

Follow specs

Operate sandblaster

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sandblaster equipment

Insulated head gear

Respirator

Loading racks/equipment

Job description

Description

Barnes Aerospace, Ogden Division has an exciting career opportunity for a Sandblaster to play an integral role in manufacturing operations. The right candidate should be self-driven, team oriented, and have high quality standards all while maintaining a safe environment. If you are a high-energy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this position may be of special interest to you.

Shift: 6:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday (every other Friday off)

Core Responsibilities:

• Manually abrades surfaces of metal or hard composition objects to remove adhering scale, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, while using sandblasting equipment. Sand blaster has a high-pressure nozzle that is equivalent to 60 pounds of weight. This is to ensure uniform look and to meet planning specifications.
• Shovels or pours sand into machine. Also, when finished, shovel or pour sand into appropriate recycling areas to clean area. This is to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Load parts on racks in enclosed rooms. Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle. This is to ensure that the position of the metal is easy to work with and the equipment is at the right setting.
• Visually inspects the part to ensure that all specifications are met.
• Keep area and surrounding area clean and safe to meet and pass safety regulations.
• General assist with others in department.
• Learn and adhere to required safety standards and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and follow company and customer specifications.
• Ability to regulate controls associated with all equipment utilized.
• Ability to operate Sandblaster, insulated head gear, shovel, placement racks.
• Ability to be in enclosed spaces and wear head gear for long periods of time.
• Ability to wear a respirator for prolonged periods of time.
• Interact and communicate in a professional and effective manner with all level’s employees.
• Schedule and organize time and tasks effectively.
• Ability to work in a challenging and schedule driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and perform difficult work processes.
• Strong manufacturing background working with sandblasting materials preferred.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

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