Blast Operator

Kloeckner•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, recording required production and material information, inspecting finished material, and maintaining a clean assigned 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 run materials according to the schedule.
Coordinate in advance with bay personnel to order material if it is not located in bay 9.
Confirm material matches the P/V, check the length of materials cut by saws, and follow special instructions in the order summary section.
Record the heat number on the P/V according to the corresponding blast instructions.
Record the operator name and processing date at the top of the P/V, or sign and date by 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 the material to confirm the blaster is working properly.
Produce the P/V when processing is complete, without reconciling it.
Mark plates with the heat number for internal use; for outbound orders, mark the heat number, customer name, order number, and material description. Include any additional information requested by the customer in the P/V comments.
Submit P/Vs for reconciliation when orders are completed.
Clean the assigned work area at the end of each shift.