Sandblaster - 1st Shift (Days)

BARNES; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNES is seeking a skilled Sandblaster to operate sandblasting equipment and prepare metal components to exact specifications in a 6:00am-3:30pm shift, Monday–Friday with every other Friday off. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient workflow in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate should be able to follow detailed instructions, manage abrasive materials, and maintain a clean, compliant work area while collaborating with team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand and follow specifications and regulate equipment controls.
• Experience with sandblasting equipment and safety gear preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abrade surfaces of metal or hard objects with sandblasting to remove scale, grease, tar, rust, and dirt and to impart the specified finish.
• Operate sandblasting equipment and maintain high pressure nozzle performance.
• Load parts on racks, regulate abrasive flow, and ensure safe, clean working area.
• Visually inspect parts to ensure adherence to specifications and quality.
• Maintain safety standards and pass relevant regulations.
• Assist department staff as needed and follow company procedures.
• Learn and adhere to required safety standards and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sandblaster operation

Safety procedures

Quality inspection

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Manufacturing background

Respirator use

Enclosed spaces tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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