Blaster Primer Operator-3rd shift

Schwing America•Saint Paul, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Blaster / Prime Painter cleans, prepares, grit blasts, primes, and paints assigned parts and equipment by operating conventional spray equipment and the PBC Autoblast System. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality finishes that meet company specifications, safety standards, and production requirements. Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM (four 10-hour shifts)

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2-4 years of experience preferred with pressure-feed power washers, spray guns, hand trucks, forklifts, PBC Autoblast systems, cranes, and common hand tools
Familiarity with computers and handheld barcode scanners
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards
Required to re-certify annually for respirator use due to hazardous dust, fumes, and coal tar exposure
Perform work on the production floor 100% of the time
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, as needed

Responsibilities

Discuss and review work orders, prime specifications, parts, and painting requirements with the Lead to ensure understanding of job expectations and parts flow
Obtain parts or units to be blasted, primed, or painted using forklift, crane, or trucks
Prepare each workpiece to ensure no damage occurs during grit blasting and priming
Operate the PBC Autoblast System to achieve the desired surface finish
Obtain primer and paint materials and mix to proper consistency and viscosity
Assemble painting equipment and connect paint containers, ensuring pumps are properly cleaned and connected
Properly apply primer using air-assisted spray systems to achieve required finish standards
Continuously inspect blasted, primed, and painted parts or units; make spray gun adjustments as needed
Perform minor repairs on blast and prime booths; repair, clean, and reassemble spray guns and related equipment
Provide work direction to less experienced department employees as needed
Accumulate, inspect, and label waste materials in accordance with company and safety standards; notify supervisor when drums are full for removal
Handle fabricated parts and maintain inventory of paints, thinners, reducers, hardeners, and coal tar
Paint racks, trailers, fixtures, tables, pipelines, elbows, maintenance parts, and spare parts
Operate barcode scanners and computers for tracking and documentation
Perform other duties as assigned