Batch blaster 3rd Shift

EK Machine•Fall River, WI

About The Position

The Batch Blaster sandblasts parts with specified materials to meet customer and internal quality requirements. The role follows batch line sheet instructions, handles parts of varying sizes, weights, and geometries, records jobs and quality information, and packages finished parts. It also uses a pressure-washing system to wash iron phosphate parts for proper adhesion and paint inspection equipment to inspect parts. The employee helps schedule upcoming batch-area jobs with supervision, supports other areas of the paint department as needed, and works safely while moving and hanging parts. The position requires working with limited supervision while meeting production rates and quality standards. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and six months to one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The employee must be able to read and understand simple instructions, operating and maintenance documents, batch sheets, and basic blueprints; write simple correspondence; perform basic arithmetic; and use common sense to follow detailed but straightforward instructions and address standardized problems. Work regularly involves standing, walking, using hands, and talking or hearing, and frequently reaching. Sitting and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling are occasional. The role regularly requires lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and may occasionally require lifting or moving up to 80 pounds. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; six months to one year of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information one-on-one to other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the essential physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

Sandblast parts according to Batch Line Sheet instructions and applicable internal and customer standards.
Effectively blast parts of different sizes, weights, and geometries.
Log jobs in manufacturing software.
Read and understand batch sheet instructions and basic blueprints.
Record quality information accurately.
Keep the batch area organized and clean.
Operate the company forklift with certification.
Work with limited supervision while meeting production rates and quality standards.
Package parts according to batch sheet instructions.
Operate and understand the pressure-washing system to wash iron phosphate parts for proper adhesion.
Read and use paint inspection equipment, including film gauges, a delta E meter, and a gloss meter, and visually inspect parts.
Work with supervision to schedule upcoming jobs in the batch area.
Work in other areas of the paint department as needed.
Use safe and proper techniques when moving and hanging large and small parts.