Blast Operator

Kloeckner Metals - Americas•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Blast Operator sets up and operates the shot blast machine to produce quality parts in a timely manner and according to customer specifications. The role includes checking equipment, processing materials according to production vouchers and schedules, verifying material details and special instructions, documenting processing information, inspecting blasted material, and maintaining a clean work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and production vouchers.

Responsibilities

Complete daily checks on the blaster and notify management and maintenance of equipment issues.
Receive production vouchers (P/Vs) and process materials according to the schedule.
Coordinate in advance with bay personnel to order material that is not located in bay 9.
Confirm material matches the P/V, check lengths of materials cut by saws, and follow any special instructions in the order summary.
Record the heat number on the P/V according to the corresponding blast instructions.
Record the operator name and processing date on the P/V, or sign and date the corresponding cutting instructions completed.
Start the P/V on the computer terminal at the operator’s station.
Set the plow and blow off, then run the material.
Visually inspect the top and bottom of material to confirm the blaster is working properly.
Produce the P/V when processing is complete without reconciling it.
Mark plates for internal use with the heat number; for outbound orders, mark the heat number, customer name, order number, and material description, along with any additional information requested in the P/V comments.
Turn in P/Vs for reconciliation when orders are completed.
Clean the assigned work area at the end of each shift.