Walk-in Sand/Shotblaster - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Milwaukie, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of this position is to clean the surfaces of large castings using air-propelled sand or shot in a walk-in booth. This role prepares casting surfaces for further cleaning, chemical milling, inspection, or gate removal. Specifically, Walk-in Shotblasters remove shell materials, and Walk-in Sandblasters prepare casting surfaces for further inspection.

Requirements

Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow instructions and read Technique Cards or routers.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction).
Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification must be completed.
Radiation Safety Training must be completed.
Ability to work under conditions requiring the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator.
If a tight-fitting respirator is required, facial hair, temple pieces on glasses, or other items that interfere with the face-to-face piece seal of the respirator are not permitted.
May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

Nice To Haves

Cleaning and blasting skills as demonstrated by the competent performance of all Sandblaster and Shotblaster duties, or an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.

Responsibilities

Verify lot, part identification, and operation number.
Load castings into walk-in cabinet manually or with hoist.
Mask tooling points as needed.
Sand or shot blast parts in cabinet by directing hand-held nozzles, moving the nozzle across the surface of parts, and avoiding taking off too much metal by not directing sand or shot at one area too long.
Remove all sand or shot out of part cavities to assure clean parts for chemical milling or subsequent operations.
Visually inspect blasted parts to verify removal of materials and uniform color of parts.
Remove castings from walk-in cabinet and place on pallets.
Modify shotblast pipe as necessary (Walk-in Shotblasters only).
Manually push sand into grate to circulate.
Operate sand or shotblast machine from outside cabinet by foot control.
Perform minor equipment maintenance, including changing hoses and nozzles.
Check equipment for leaks and clogs.
Restock cabinet with sand or shot; order materials as needed.
Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
Safely operate all equipment and tools.
Identify and report safety problems.
May be required to work with hazardous waste.
Meet all production and quality standards.
Perform other tasks as directed.