Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shot blast poles using a shot blast hose
• Maintain and operate shot blasting equipment properly and safely
• Learn equipment system and assist if any equipment issues
• Pull and read product blue prints for blast knowledge
• Ensure high quality products with visual quality check
• Complete appropriate paperwork/log books
• Assist in masking/taping and UV as needed
• Assist in Crane Operation as needed
• May train as back up painter
• Work closely with the Long Side Finishing Department
• Wear required personal protective equipment including supplied air hood (must pass a FIT and PFT)
• Follow facility safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment

Additional Responsibilities:

• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Calculate simple mathematics and accurately read a tape measure
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Be a team player in a diverse group assisting in other areas/in other ways as needed or when idle.
• Be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Previous experience with sandblasting, shot blasting or auto painting required
• Must be mechanically and technically inclined
• Able to read, write, and calculate simple mathematics.
• Able to pay attention to detail and understand/follow instructions
• Able to train and apply training in the paint department
• Able to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Able to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• Able to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• Able to communicate problems and ideas effectively to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Minimum six months experience using a forklift and/or overhead crane
• Minimum six months experience sandblasting or shot blasting
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision 

Key Competencies:

• Patience
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Working Well under Pressure
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Self-supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs,
• Able stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, stoop, push, pull, reach, grasp, hold and carry for various periods of time
• Able to wear required PPE at all times:  Hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, reflective vest, long sleeves, long pants, steel toed boots with built in met guards, fresh air feed hood, face shield