Shop Industrial Robotic Sandblaster/Painter, Weekdays - Night Shift

Maguire; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maguire is seeking a Shop Industrial Robotic Blaster/Painter in Sioux Falls. The role involves operating robotic sandblasting cells using robot controllers and HMIs, loading programs, monitoring cycles, and ensuring quality.

You will adjust parameters to meet specs, set up fixtures, and perform routine maintenance to keep a clean, safe work area. Ideal candidates have experience with industrial equipment, robotics or automated machinery, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with industrial equipment, robotics, or automated machinery.
• Goal-oriented, reliable, responsible for their actions.
• Able to communicate well orally and in writing.
• Must adhere to PPE policy and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial robotic sandblasting cells, including robot controllers and HMIs.
• Load, select, and verify blasting programs and process recipes.
• Monitor robotic motion, blasting parameters, and cycle execution.
• Verify blast pressure, abrasive flow rate, and nozzle condition.
• Set up workpieces, fixtures, or positioners and assist with changes.

Skills

Robotics experience

Industrial equipment

Automated machinery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Robot controllers

HMIs

Overhead hoists

Job description

For over 100 years, Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Shop Industrial Robotic Blaster/Painter will have robotic and manual skills in blasting and painting. Must be able to measure and record blast profiles. This person will meet basic needs to organize and complete work, steadily increasing efficiency. This person will be responsible for safety, quality, production standards, and goals.

*Monday thru Thursday 12 Hour Shifts*

Essential Functions:

• Operate industrial robotic sandblasting cells, including robot controllers and HMIs.
• Load, select, and verify blasting programs and process recipes.
• Monitor robotic motion, blasting parameters, and cycle execution.
• Have a basic understanding/knowledge of what to look for and how to check for quality.
• Verify blast pressure, abrasive flow rate, and nozzle condition.
• Monitor surface coverage, finish quality, and dwell time.
• Adjust process parameters within defined limits to meet specifications.
• Set up workpieces, fixtures, or positioners.
• Assist with part changeovers and program selection.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance (filters, nozzles, hoses).
• Identify and respond to system alarms and faults.
• Responsible for a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure material coming into and going out of work area(s) is properly identified.
• Have a working understanding of our overhead hoists.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with industrial equipment, robotics, or automated machinery.
• Goal-oriented, reliable, responsible for their actions.
• Able to accept responsibility for others in the work area, plus have good oral and written communication skills.
• Adhere to Maguire’s PPE Policy and Safety Programs.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Use of PPE (respirators, protective suits, hearing protection).
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse construction sites by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

At Maguire, we believe in protecting and storing quality water. We do this by being the best water tank company for our customers and employees.

Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Maguire complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.