Sandblaster

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.50-$19.00/hr. entry level

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Shovels or pours abrasives such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper Loads parts into cabinets Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel. Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts. Directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval. Examines finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications. Check sandblast cabinets after each break & end of shift, and check the blast nozzle for wear Check appearance of the Aluminum Oxide blast media, dispose of media that appears "powdery", replenish cabinet with new blast media Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Minimum experience required 0-3 years High School diploma preferred not required Ability to understand basic English Be able to follow basic instruction and work direction Requires basic math skills Requires basic computer skills Physical Demands and

Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing duties of the job, the employee is required to: Stand for entire shift Repetitive-continuous use of hands to finger, handle or feel Reach with both hands and arms Frequently required to walk, lift and/or move up to 35 lbs Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception Noise level is usually loud Use of Goff Machine when needed Use of Tumble Machine when needed Exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles Prescribed safety equipment must be worn at all times 1- Night Shift Opening- Hours are 4:00pm - 12:30am- Monday through Friday- Overtime work required depending on department demands. Must have the ability to work nights/weekends.