Shotblast Operator/Production Worker- 2nd Shift

Owen Industries•Fargo, ND

3d•$22 - $24

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a shot blaster to remove mill scale from metal parts. The employee follows job orders and setup and operating procedures, feeds material into the machine, adjusts machine settings, monitors and maintains the equipment, and checks finished work against job specifications. Training is provided as needed. Initial training takes place on first shift, from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for two weeks. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with overtime available as needed. Pay is $22–$24 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. The role requires regular attendance and punctuality, safe work practices, and cooperation with coworkers. The employee is expected to provide timely information about work in progress, meet quality and delivery standards, follow company safety policies and procedures, and support continuous improvement and other company initiatives. The work is active and involves standing, walking, and frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Employees frequently lift or move items weighing over 75 pounds. The environment may include fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, and conditions that are not fully climate controlled.

Requirements

Basic skills and knowledge of the process; training is provided.
Communication skills.
Ability to accept responsibility.
Team-player skills.
Organization skills.
Self-motivation.
Ability to read a tape measure and blueprints.
Ability to talk and hear while performing job duties.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing over 75 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment safely and maintain a safe, clean working environment.
Follow job orders and specifications for machine setup and operation.
Feed material into the machine and control or adjust machine settings.
Monitor and maintain the machine.
Check quality against job specifications and report deviations.
Shot blast parts to specified parameters.
Review work in progress and report accordingly.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Provide accurate and timely information about work in progress.
Support and encourage other crewmembers and promote good team spirit within and across departments.
Comply with NPS health and safety requirements and policies.
Meet required quality standards and on-time delivery expectations for internal and external customers.
Participate in and support continuous improvement programs, HR initiatives, and other company initiatives.
Carry out duties in accordance with ISO standards and other company procedures.
Perform other duties as directed.