Blast and Paint Prep Operator

Getman Corporation.•Comstock Charter Township, MI

1d•$0 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for blasting fabricated parts in alignment with production priorities. Owns operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of blasting equipment to ensure quality and uptime. Supports paint operations through prep activities to maintain efficient workflow and throughput. This role is expected to develop into a cross-trained blast/paint operator to support production flexibility and throughput.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training in manufacturing, blasting, painting, or fabrication; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness and ability to learn and cross-train in industrial blasting and painting processes
Ability to work in a high-mix production environment with concurrent tasks and work orders.
Ability to prioritize and manage work across multiple job types and changing production needs
Ability to coordinate work with others to support production flow, priorities, and deadlines
Strong attention to detail related to surface preparation and quality requirements
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to use assorted hand tools, power tools, hoists and overhead cranes
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Dependable and conducts work in a thorough and accurate manner
Ability to communicate effectively, professionally across all departments
Exposure to dust, noise, and industrial coating; must be able to wear required PPE including respirators where applicable
Ability to work in blast and paint booths for extended periods of time
Must be able to wear respiratory protection and pass fit testing where required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with surface preparation and industrial coating processes preferred (not required)

Responsibilities

Operate abrasive blasting equipment to prepare metal parts according to specifications and surface preparation standards
Perform routine maintenance, inspection, and basic troubleshooting of blasting equipment and PPE
Maintain blast media, equipment settings, and work area to ensure consistent quality and efficiency
Coordinate daily work priorities with fabrication and paint to align with production schedules and demand
Support paint operations through masking, unmasking, and seam sealing activities
Hang and unhang parts on paint carts and assist with staging for paint processes
Perform job traveler processing and ensure proper documentation flow
Clean and prepare parts prior to blasting and painting
Stage and move parts to support efficient workflow between fabrication, blasting, and painting
Actively identify and help eliminate bottlenecks, delays, and rehandling
Support reduction of non-value-added activities including excess movement and staging inefficiencies
Collaborate with fabrication, paint, and quality teams to maintain throughput across varying job types
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and respiratory equipment
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and productivity
Communicate effectively with supervisors and cross-functional teams
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations