Shot Blaster

6475 Kwatani (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Kempton Park is seeking an experienced Shot Blaster. The role involves preparing surfaces of metal components for finishing through abrasive blasting. Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing and a solid background in painting or shot blasting. We offer an engaging work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Solid background in painting / shot blasting of manufactured metal components.

Responsibilities

• Stage parts and welded assemblies for blasting and painting processes.
• Prepare and set up necessary tools and equipment for blasting.
• Examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent eye-hand coordination

Education

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent

Job description

At Sandvik Rock Processing, we're passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers in a sustainable way.

It's a mission that takes commitment, but as an industry leader we aim for nothing but excellence in everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced and hardworking individual to join our team as a Shot Blaster.

The role will report into the Foreman in the Assembly team and will be based from our offices in Spartan, Kempton Park.

Purpose of the role

To prepare surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, paint, grease, tar, dust and dirt to impact a specific finish, using abrasive-blasting

Job responsibilities

To stage parts and welded assemblies for blasting, and painting processes.

Preparing and setup of necessary tools and equipment for blasting and painting processes.

Responsible to shovel or pour abrasives of a specified grade into machine hopper.

Responsible to control valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle.

Responsible to manually direct nozzle over surface of large parts or manipulate small parts under nozzle.

Responsible to examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.

Masks specified areas of object to protect it from abrasive action.

Responsible to use efficient work processes and meets output requirements.

Responsible to execute tasks given by Supervisor in the correct way to ensure adherence to the expected standards set by the Company.

Responsible to operate within the health and safety requirements as prescribed by the Company and OHS Act.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent

3 years' experience in the manufacturing industry

A solid background in the painting / shot blasting of manufactured metal components obtained in a metal industry operation.

Other Requirements & Competencies

Practically orientated / minded.

Physically fit.

Ability to work under pressure.

Honest work ethics.

Attention to detail.

A can-do approach with a positive attitude.

Accuracy in work.

Good communication skills.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to engage in repetitive work.

Good concentration levels. Ability to listen and get clarification.

Ability to tolerate frustration.

Excellent eye-hand co-ordination

Ability to read and write and interpret instructions correctly.

What is in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your professional development.

At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.

Application

Send your application as soon as possible as we will be evaluating candidates continuously, and no later than 28 November

Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik / career,