Blast Operator

Job Summary 

The Blast Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the shot blast machine to produce quality parts in a timely manner and to customer specifications.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 

• Complete daily checks on blaster and let management and maintenance know when there are any equipment issues

• Receive P/V’s and run materials according to the schedule

• Coordinate in advance with bay personnel to get material ordered if material is not located in bay 9

• Confirm material matches P/V, check length on cut materials from saws and pay close attention for comments entered by sales in the order summary section for any special instructions

• Record heat number on P/V by the corresponding blast instructions

• Record operator name and date processed on top of P/V, or sign and date by the corresponding cutting instructions you completed

• Start P/V on computer terminal by operator’s station

• Set plow and blow off and run material

• Perform visual check on top and bottom of material to confirm blaster is working properly

• Produce P/V when processing is completed, but don’t reconcile

• Write heat number on plates for internal use; write heat number, customer name, order number, and description of material for outbound orders. Customer may require more information written on materials, please watch comments on P/V’s

• Turn in P/V’s for reconciling when orders are completed

• Your assigned work area needs to be cleaned at the end of each shift

Qualifications  

Education and/or Experience 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to read tape measures, calipers, micrometers and production vouchers