Steam Rack Attendant

Warren CAT•Brownfield, TX

About The Position

The Steam Rack Attendant washes metal equipment and glass, rubber, or plastic objects. The role operates steam-cleaning and wash-bay equipment and moves equipment into and out of the steam rack bay. Duties include spraying or immersing objects in washing and rinsing solutions, removing debris, drying objects when necessary, filling vats to specified levels, and adding specified quantities of soap or chemicals. The attendant also loads and unloads parts from caustic and soap vats and ovens, and bead blasts parts and equipment. This safety-sensitive position requires travel up to 10%. Work may involve wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and usually loud noise. The job description may change as the employer’s needs and job requirements change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and/or one to three months of related experience and/or training.
Basic literacy and math skills to read, write, and understand simple work-related instructions or calculations.
Ability to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to handle standard situations with occasional or no variables.
Successfully complete the Work Steps assessment.

Responsibilities

Operate steam-cleaning and wash-bay equipment.
Spray objects with a sprayer nozzle or immerse them in washing and rinsing solutions to remove debris.
Dry objects when necessary.
Dislodge debris from objects.
Fill vats with water to a specified level.
Pour specified quantities of soap or chemicals into water or other solutions.
Operate and move equipment into and out of the steam rack bay.
Load and unload parts into and out of caustic and soap vats.
Load parts into and out of an oven.
Bead blast parts and equipment.