Sandblaster: Precision Surface Prep Technician

Girtz Industries, Inc.; Monticello, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Girtz Industries, Inc. in Monticello, IN is seeking a sandblast operator to abrade surfaces of metal parts and prepare them for painting. The role requires reading prints, basic math, and using a tape measure to set up blasting parameters.

You will move parts in and out of the blast booth, regulate abrasive flow, and inspect finished surfaces to ensure conformance to specs. Training is provided; this is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Able to read prints.
• Able to write simple correspondence.
• Able to read and use a tape measure.
• Able to add/subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10s and 100s.
• Ability to follow detailed but simple instructions.
• Must stand, walk, and use hands; reach, balance, climb, stoop or crawl.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close and distance vision.
• Exposure to fumes/airborne particles; noise usually loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Shovels or pours abrasives such as sand, grit, or shot into machine hopper.
• Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrasion.
• Moves product to be sandblasted into/out of sand blast booth.
• Turns valves to regulate pressure and abrasive flow.
• Starts equipment to blast surfaces for required interval.
• Examines product after blast for specifications.
• Cleans product of blast media before moving to paint area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading/comprehension

Tape measure usage

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Girtz Industries, Inc. in Monticello, IN is seeking a sandblast operator to abrade surfaces of metal parts and prepare them for painting. The role requires reading prints, basic math, and using a tape measure to set up blasting parameters.

You will move parts in and out of the blast booth, regulate abrasive flow, and inspect finished surfaces to ensure conformance to specs. Training is provided; this is a full-time, on-site position.