Sand Blaster, 1st Shift (TKM197)

About The Role

Use of sandblast equipment to clean and remove rust, debris and mill scale from steel components/trailers and prepare components/trailers for painting process.

Responsibilities

• Follows surface preparation specifications on trailers and accessories.

• Follows supervisor/assistant supervisor’s instructions.

• Uses blasting equipment to remove rust, carbon, mill scale and weld spatter.  May be required to use buffers and chippers etc. to clean hard to reach areas.

• Removal of blast media following sandblast process.

• Handle and utilize all material used in the blast areas in a safe manner.

• Operate overhead crane in a safe manner.

• Is familiar with all equipment used and is responsible for routine maintenance and upkeep. 

• Advises supervisor of any problems with sandblasting equipment or trailers. 

• Monitors supplies needed in area and updates supervisor as necessary. 

• Carefully prepares trailers for blasting or painting, by masking off key components on the trailer that are not blasted or painted. 

• Handle, store and dispose of all hazardous materials properly. Successfully completes annual training.

• Follow standard work and procedures.

• Must adhere to all safety standards set by the company.

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Candidate Requirements

Proficient in basic computer skills. Ability to accurately read a measuring tape and follow and read instructions. .

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Physical demands:  While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  At times, must use ladders to work at heights of up to 12 feet.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery.