Blast Operator

Location: Paton

Job Summary

The Blast Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the shot blast machine to produce quality parts in a timely manner and to customer specifications.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

* Complete daily checks on blaster and let management and maintenance know when there are any equipment issues

* Receive P/V's and run materials according to the schedule

* Coordinate in advance with bay personnel to get material ordered if material is not located in bay 9

* Confirm material matches P/V, check length on cut materials from saws and pay close attention for comments entered by sales in the order summary section for any special instructions

* Record heat number on P/V by the corresponding blast instructions

* Record operator name and date processed on top of P/V, or sign and date by the corresponding cutting instructions you completed

* Start P/V on computer terminal by operator's station

* Set plow and blow off and run material

* Perform visual check on top and bottom of material to confirm blaster is working properly

* Produce P/V when processing is completed, but don't reconcile

* Write heat number on plates for internal use; write heat number, customer name, order number, and description of material for outbound orders. Customer may require more information written on materials, please watch comments on P/V's

* Turn in P/V's for reconciling when orders are completed

* Your assigned work area needs to be cleaned at the end of each shift

Qualifications  

Education and/or Experience

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Must be able to read tape measures, calipers, micrometers and production vouchers