Paint​/Sandblast Operator

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs sandblasting for the removal of rust, scale, paint, corrosion and foreign matter from metal and nonmetal items ranging in size from moderate to large complex items.
• Operates, controls, and performs preventive maintenance on automatic blasting bays, nozzle blasting chambers, nozzle blasting booths, etc.
• Practices safe sandblasting procedures and processes. Works with abrasives for large structures and objects or small and intricate items of metal and nonmetal item.
• Sets up, prepares, operates, regulates, and maintains stationary and portable sandblasting equipment. Adjusts work process to the characteristics of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metal or nonmetal items.
• Assures that the proper abrasive (i.e. metal, grit, metal shot, seed, glass bead, etc. and/or consistency of combined abrasives) are used on the various surfaces to produce the desired finished product.
• Identifies composition of surfaces and determines proper abrasive or combination of abrasives.
• Regulates nozzle orifice for proper pressure of air or vapor to avoid warping or damaging items or surfaces and protects surface not to be blasted with masking tape.
• Visually inspects work prior to, during, and after sandblasting to check for defects or quality issues.
• Paints on jobs as assigned. Mixes paint per manufacturer’s or supervisor’s instruction.
• Periodically reviews painting application to ensure that adequate millage and quality is maintained. Discusses any problems found with paint supervisor, or project manager.
• Correctly sets up and operates all machinery to which they are assigned.
• Reads and applies operating and maintenance manual instructions to maintain equipment.
• Operates a forklift or other aerial equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Reads Blue Prints and assists painters with assigned tasks.

• 3 years industrial painting/sandblasting experience.
• Must have experience using conventional and airless spray guns as well as high ratio pressure pumps.
• Knowledge in two phase and three phase coating systems (i.e. 2- and 3-part catalyzed coatings), as well as epoxies, urethanes, 100% solids and new age coatings such as siloxanes.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques.
• Must be able to pass a respirator physical, if required, and fit test.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Must be able to stand, squat, bend, crawl, reach.
• Must be able to climb ladders or use a lift.
• Is exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and abrasives.
• Required to wear protective clothing.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat wearing proper PPE (including air‑fed hood).

Manufacturing environment:
May be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.

• Adhere to and abide by all ITAR‑specific job standards and training. Protect and properly safeguard ITAR‑sensitive information and work product; ensure dissemination or disclosure of and access to “protected data” occurs only with those trained and approved for exposure to ITAR content.
• Immediately notify Supervisor/Manager, Human Resources, Legal (email: ) or the Samuel Ethics Alert Hotline of known or suspected unauthorized disclosure, release of or access to protected ITAR content.

This is a Safety Sensitive position: A Safety Sensitive position is a job or position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety. It would be particularly dangerous if such an employee is using drugs or alcohol while on‑job. An employee must be with clear mind and diligent while occupying such positions.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required.

Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.