Grit Blast Operator- 3rd Shift

About the role

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse addressing fast-start power generation needs. The company invests over $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve its customers. Key facilities include the 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing in Sedalia, Missouri, and the 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care in Houston, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Operate grit blast equipment to clean industrial gas turbine package equipment
• Maintain flow of components upstream and downstream of the blast booth
• Maintain grit blast pot and safety equipment in good condition
• Abrases surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment
• Shovel or pour abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper
• Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action
• Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts
• Examine finished products to ensure conformance to specifications
• Understand the procedure and purpose for abrasive blasting
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED, or relevant work experience in lieu of education
• Fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills
• Satisfy pre-employment drug screen and background check
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Grit Blast Operations or in an industrial setting
• Knowledge of proper safety precautions related to all work performance
• Experience on repair and maintenance industrial equipment
• Ability to operate a variety of manual and power equipment including air compressor system, blowers, forklift, etc.
• Technical competence to work in industrial area

Skills

• Proper safety precautions related to all work performance
• Repair and maintenance industrial equipment
• Operating a variety of manual and power equipment including air compressor system, blowers, etc.
• Technical competence to work in industrial area

Benefits

Competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

3rd Shift.