Grit Blast Operator

PROENERGY•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grit Blast Operator is responsible for cleaning industrial equipment components by using grit blast equipment. This role will operate forklift to move parts in and out. Reports to: Paint Supervisor Work Location: 8310 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED, or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in Grit Blast Operations or in an industrial setting
Knowledge of proper safety precautions related to all work performance.
Exhibit experience on repair and maintenance industrial equipment.
Ability to operate a variety of manual and power equipment including air compressor system, blowers, forklift, etc.
Technical competence to work in industrial area.
Experienced in proper safety precautions related to all work performance.
Exhibit experience on repair and maintenance industrial equipment.
Experienced in operating a variety of manual and power equipment including air compressor system, blowers, etc.
Technical competence to work in industrial area.

Responsibilities

Operate grit blast equipment to clean industrial gas turbine package equipment
Maintain flow of components upstream and downstream of the blast booth
Maintain grit blast pot and safety equipment in good condition
Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts.
May examine finished products to ensure conformance to specifications
Understand the procedure and purpose for abrasive blasting.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.