Prep (Slag, Sandblast)

Department:

Paint

Reports To:

Paint Supervisor

FSLA Status:

Non-exempt

Prepared By:

Operations Manager

Approved By:

Human Resources

Rev. Date:

April 23, 2020

Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Department Supervisor and in cooperation with other team members, clean and prepare chassis and fixtures for painting, using air-powered sandblasting and other tools and equipment per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform paint prep duties using air-powered sandblasting equipment, grinder, needle-guns, and other powered and hand tools.
• Abrade surfaces of metal to remove adhering scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, dirt, etc. to prepare for paint application. 
• Inspects item to be painted for proper welds. Removes weld spatter, over-poured refractory, excess weld, sharp edges, and burrs using a variety of tools including a wire wheel, air chisel, electric grinder, or file.
• Mark all mis-welds and any other quality deviations found.
• Disassemble paint and sandblasting equipment and clean equipment using proper solvents and manufacturer prescribed methods. 
• Operate and/or use related equipment and tools which may include forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders (portable and bench), hand tools, and a tape measure.
• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and procedures.
• Maintain level of work performance in accordance with Pratt standards and/or job specifications.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Good Attendance is requisite for being able to perform the essential functions of this job.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: 

• Must be dependable, open to changes and new ideas, adaptable to new situations and challenges, and use time wisely. 
• The ability to satisfactorily work alone, and willingness to work with others respectfully and professionally in a team environment, with reasonable instructions, training, and supervision.
• The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice inconsistencies/faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility.

Education and/or Experience: 

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Relevant and recent working experience in an industrial paint environment preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to accurately measure with a tape measure and square to 1/32" and convert decimals to fractions.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: This job does not require computer skills. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: This job requires no certificates, licenses, or registrations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hand/foot controls; use fine finger ability; use wrist motion; reach above/below shoulders; carry with hands and arms; and bend/stoop, twist, squat/crouch, kneel or crawl. 
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and hand-eye coordination.
• Primary work assignment will require employees to frequently push, pull, and lift, up to 70 pounds. 
• Perform work standing on concrete a minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours per day, and a minimum of 4 days up to 6 days per week. 
• Perform work in heavy industrial setting with exposure to heat, cold, and humidity, industrial odors, fumes, gasses, chemicals, oil, grease, smoke, dust, noise, and vibration.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and devices, including all blast booth equipment.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees must have the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position, including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety boots with metatarsal guards, work gloves, and respiratory protection.