Walk-in Sand/Shotblaster - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)
About The Position
The Walk-in Sand/Shotblaster cleans the surfaces of large castings using air-propelled sand or shot in a walk-in booth. The role prepares casting surfaces for further cleaning, chemical milling, inspection, or gate removal. Walk-in Shotblasters remove shell materials, while Walk-in Sandblasters prepare casting surfaces for further inspection. The position loads and unloads castings, directs hand-held blasting nozzles, clears abrasive from part cavities, and visually checks finished surfaces. It also includes minor equipment maintenance, restocking abrasive materials, maintaining a clean work area, and following safety practices. Training is provided on the job. Employees operate either the Walk-in Sandblaster or the Walk-in Shotblaster.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to follow instructions and read Technique Cards or routers.
- Ability to perform addition and subtraction.
- Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
- PCC Forklift Driving Safety Certification must be completed.
- Radiation Safety Training must be completed.
- May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.
- Tasks may require a NIOSH-approved respirator; individuals must be able to work under required respiratory protection conditions. When a tight-fitting respirator is required, facial hair, glasses temple pieces, or other items that interfere with the facepiece seal are not permitted.
Nice To Haves
- Cleaning and blasting skills demonstrated by competent performance of Sandblaster and Shotblaster duties, or an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience, are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Verify lot, part identification, and operation number.
- Load castings into the walk-in cabinet manually or with a hoist.
- Mask tooling points as needed.
- Blast parts by directing hand-held nozzles across surfaces while avoiding removal of excessive metal.
- Remove all sand or shot from part cavities to prepare parts for chemical milling or subsequent operations.
- Visually inspect blasted parts for material removal and uniform color.
- Remove castings from the cabinet and place them on pallets.
- Modify shotblast pipe as necessary when operating as a Walk-in Shotblaster.
- Manually push sand into the grate to circulate it.
- Operate the sandblast or shotblast machine from outside the cabinet using the foot control, as a marginal function.
- Perform minor equipment maintenance, including changing hoses and nozzles.
- Check equipment for leaks and clogs.
- Restock the cabinet with sand or shot and order materials as needed.
- Follow plant and department safety rules; operate equipment and tools safely; identify and report safety problems.
- Work with hazardous waste when required.
- Meet production and quality standards.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
