Blast Operator​/ Deburr Technician

Blast Operator / Deburr Technician

As a Blast Operator / Deburr Technician, you will play a critical, hands-on role in preparing and finishing the metal components that power Ideal Electric's specialty high-power electrical motors and generators. You will be responsible for cleaning surfaces using abrasive blasting equipment and removing burrs or imperfections to ensure all parts meet precise engineering specifications. At Ideal Electric, we take immense pride in 100+ years of American manufacturing craftsmanship and look for team players dedicated to safety, precision, and quality.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
• Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees
• Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed
• Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
• Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
• Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills
• This position requires access to, or development of, technology or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) or be able to obtain the appropriate U.S. government authorization (export license) to access such technology or technical data.
  
  U.S. Person status is required for this position.

U.S. Person definition: A U.S. Person includes a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien (Green Card holder), a refugee, or a person granted asylum

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate Blasting Equipment:
  Set up and run abrasive blast booths/cabinets to clean, descale, or prepare surfaces of large metal castings and components.
• Deburring & Metal Finishing:
  Utilize hand tools, pneumatic grinders, deburring tools, and file systems to break sharp edges and eliminate manufacturing imperfections.
• Blueprint Comprehension:
  Read and interpret basic shop orders, drawings, and charts to determine finishing requirements.
• Quality Assurance:
  Inspect finished parts visually and with basic measuring gauges to guarantee compliance with precision tolerances and finish specifications.
• Material Handling:
  Safely load, unload, and stage heavy metal parts using overhead cranes, hoists, or forklifts following shop safety guidelines.
• Shop Maintenance:
  Clean, maintain, and log data for the blast media, filtration systems, and localized equipment to ensure continuous performance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or certified equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in industrial deburring, metal finishing, sandblasting, or heavy manufacturing environment preferred.
• Technical Skill:
  Familiarity with industrial power tools, grinders, and material lifting equipment (hoists/cranes).
• Attention to Detail:
  Exceptional manual dexterity and a sharp eye for finding surface defects and sharp edge variations.
• Collaboration:
  
  Strong teamwork approach with open communication skills to align with the welding and machining supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS

• Daily minimum of 8 hours; weekly 40-hour minimum.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekends or nights depending on production demands.
• Position operates entirely on-site within a heavy manufacturing plant setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• is regularly required to listen/hear, talk, read, write, and count
• is frequently required to stand, sit,…