Core Prep Specialist/Blast Operator

• Reading and interpreting production schedules, job router cards, blueprints, non-conformance reports, and any other materials that summarize requirements for the preparation process.
• Safely locate and retrieve rolls to the roll prep area utilizing overhead cranes, forklifts, and various materials handling equipment.
• Install and remove any special fixtures, expanding mandrels, plugs, and other tools as required.
• Safely operate and maintain shop blaster equipment, dust collection, air compressor, hand booth blaster, industrial belt sander and other equipment as required.
• Ensure bonding adhesives are agitated regularly, per standard operating procedures.
• Paint cores according to roller specifications, job card instruction and specific department training with an even coat of bonding agents.
• Remove, Prepare, Protect and Clean cores and journals as required for their protection and preparation for blasting and core preparation.
• Protect prepped cores from contamination

Qualifications:  Read mechanical blueprints and interpret technical documents.  Utilize all inspection and measurement equipment, including durometer gauges, micrometers, vernier diameter tapes, dial indicators, profilometers, temperature-indicating devices.  Understand basic math.  Utilize safe operating procedures.

Physical Demands:  Stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.  Reaches by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.  Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently.