Executive Summary

If you are a skilled tradesman looking for a great opportunity that provides the ability to be a key contributor to our manufacturing team, GVM, Inc may be the place for you. We are a family-owned company that is built on traditional values.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Blast Operator/Painter. The successful candidate will work closely with the Weld & Fabrication Manager and be a key member of the manufacturing team. This candidate should possess a hands-on approach and have a strong background in surface preparation, machine operation, masking, priming, painting and other manufacturing processes in an industrial setting. This position reports to the Weld & Fabrication Manager.

Key Performance Metrics

• Cycle Time
• Quality
• Productivity

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grinding
• Polishing
• Deburring
• Surface preparation & cleaning
• Other manual support for machine operators
• Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment:
• Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
• Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms.
• Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel.
• Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts.
• Mask off parts to prepare for painting.
• Mix and apply primers to manufactured and purchased parts
• Mix and apply top coat paints to manufactured and purchased parts
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Must be able to read and understand drawings, blue prints, work orders and instruction sheets.
• Must assume the responsibility for the quality of the finished product according to written specs.
• Must have at least one year of experience with shot blast room operations in the industrial or automotive industry.
• Must have at least one year of experience with industrial and/or automotive paint application.
• Must be flexible, able to work with a wide variety of products.
• Must be able to properly clean and maintain blasting equipment.
• Must be able to properly clean and maintain painting equipment.
• Must be able to follow directions, both written and verbal, from floor supervisor and/or manufacturing manager.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment, making every effort to meet standard allotted times on work orders.
• Must be able to work extra hours when necessary.
• Must be able to work well and communicate with painters on goals and objectives.
• Must be team oriented and be able to work with others as well as independently.
• Must be dependable and detail oriented.
• Forklift operation experience preferred but not required.
• LEAN Manufacturing experience or training preferred, but not required.

Benefit Program

• Family medical – employee cost shared
• 7 days vacation and sick days
• 7 days holiday pay
• 401K program – 4% employer match
• 6-month disability program