Industrial Painter/Sandblaster

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Summary/Objective

Under Supervision, Paint Booth Operator will be responsible for painting

products in a timely matter which are to be added to outgoing orders, so

that orders can meet ship dates.

Blast Operator will manage the blast booth at a rate that allows the

production line to maintain throughput, while inspecting and preparing

fabricated components prior to painting.

Essential Functions

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner and complies
  
  

with company policies.

• Determine the uses of personal protective equipment (PPE); identify
  
  

the safety equipment and procedures related to safe work practices

and surrounding environment.

• Able to run and complete parts using the MRP Network.
• Use the MRP system to clock in and out of jobs upon set-up and
  
  

completion.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Maintaining and filling out of quality sheets to verify part
  
  

tolerances.

• Knowledge of Basic Blast/Paint Shop Vocabulary.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency and allowed time
  
  

standards.

• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to
  
  

diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments

or repairs.

Paint Booth Operator

• Wears all PPE equipment during working hours; to include a
  
  

breathable air hood and protective outer garments, gloves, safety

shoes, ear protection and goggles.

• Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, and prepare them by
  
  

mixing substances according to formulas, using paint mixing

equipment.

• Place items or products on racks, spindles, or reel stands to coat,
  
  

paint, or spray them, using hands, overhead hoist, or forklift.

• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing
  
  

visual inspections, or by using viscometers.

• Cleaning parts, as well as prime and paint parts as noted on prints.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Must be capable of passing a respiratory physical for forced air
  
  

and/or half-face respiratory equipment.

• Cleans machine, equipment and work area, using water, solvents and
  
  

other cleaning aids.

Blast Booth Operator

• Operates equipment to clean dirt, scale, and core materials from
  
  

steel parts with a continuous blast of steel shot

• Secure and hang fabricated components in a manner that allows the
  
  

operator to blast efficiently and have access to all areas of the

work piece.

• Position requires the wearing of protective breathing apparel,
  
  

protective mask and headgear and the operation of a blasting gun

dispersing pressures of up to 100 ft. /lbs.

• Inspect and prepare fabricated components prior to painting.
• Pours or shovels abrasive material into feed hopper to replenish
  
  

supply

• Transfer materials, supplies, and products between blast and paint
  
  

area, using overhead hoist or forklift.

• Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety,
  
  

and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.

• May perform other duties as assigned by management.