Shop Grinder/Blaster- MFG - 2nd Shift

TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPLY COMPANY•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating machinery to prepare and finish metal fittings for welding. The primary responsibilities include using a plasma cutter and hand cutting torch to shape elbow halves, grinding bevels for fit-up, and cleaning/finishing all fittings to remove imperfections using grit and sand blasting equipment. The position requires attention to safety, cleanliness, and the ability to train new employees. It is a second shift position.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
Ability to read tape measure accurately.
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.
Ability to drive a forklift and pass forklift certification class.

Nice To Haves

This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Use plasma cutter on a turntable to cut elbow halves and de-cap.
Use hand grinder to grind bevels for elbows to be fit up for welding.
Use hand cutting torch to cut elbows.
Clean/Finish all fittings to remove all grinding marks, scratches and surface imperfections using grit blast and sand blast removing equipment.
Inspect all blast equipment and PPE associated equipment daily before beginning any blasting.
Work with minimum supervision.
Keep area environmentally clean and orderly at all times.
Provide on the job training to new employees as needed.
Follow all safety and health policies and procedures issued by the company.
Other duties as assigned.