A premier fence manufacturing company of custom ornamental iron products is currently searching for a Sand Blast Room Operator reporting to the Operations Manager and General Manager, in our Sacramento office.
Essential job functions:
Performs sandblasting for the removal of rust, scale, paint, corrosion and foreign matter from metal items ranging in size from moderate to large complex items.
Operates, controls and performs preventive maintenance on blasting all blasting equipment, hoses, nozzles, dust collectors, compressor and accessories.
Practices safe sandblasting procedures and processes. Works with abrasives for large structures and objects or smaller intricate items of metal.
Set up, prepare, operate, regulate and maintain stationary sandblasting equipment. Adjusts work process to the characteristics of steel to be blasted.
Assures that the proper abrasive steel grit is used to produce the desired finished product.
Identify composition of surfaces and determine proper abrasive and pressures is used.
Regulates nozzle orifice for proper pressure of air to avoid warping or damaging items or surfaces and protect surface not to be blasted with masking tape.
Visually inspects work prior to, during and after sandblasting for defects or quality issues.
Learns to spot out discrepancies and how to communicate them to supervisor, P.M.’s, and others.
With training, learns how to properly operate all machinery to which he/she is assigned.
Reads and applies operating and maintenance manual instructions to maintain equipment.
Operates a forklift
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
3-5 years industrial sandblasting experience.
Must be able to lift minimum 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand, squat, bend, crawl, reach and climb ladders
Must be able to work in a noisy environment
Experience using abrasive blasting equipment and abrasive reclaim systems.
Knowledge of surface preparation techniques.
Must demonstrate attention to detail, good time management
Must be able to work independently without supervision
Must poses good oral and written communication skills
Must be able to work in a team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
