Manufacturing Technician- Sandblaster

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines and participate in our 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate blasting equipment including blast booths, blast pots, air compressors, and material handling systems.
• Prepare parts for blasting by reviewing work orders, masking, plugging, and staging parts according to production specifications.
• Perform abrasive blasting on a variety of parts and materials to meet customer and quality standards.
• Inspect blasted parts to ensure proper surface profile, cleanliness, and overall quality prior to coating or additional processing.
• Load and unload parts safely onto racks, carts, or fixtures while preventing product damage.
• Maintain blast media, clean equipment, and keep work areas organized and production-ready.
• Monitor blasting equipment performance and report any maintenance or operational concerns promptly.
• Support our ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management System by following standard procedures and documenting results accurately.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow and resolve production issues.
• Track production output and complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Contribute to a positive, team-first environment that emphasizes accountability and shared success.
• Remain flexible and open to assisting in other production areas, including prepping/masking and loading/unloading as needed.
• Maintain a customer-focused mindset, understanding that quality workmanship and on-time delivery directly impact customer satisfaction and company reputation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Experience working well with others in team settings.
• Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines.
• Professional, respectful, and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Safety-focused with a strong track record of following procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Experience in abrasive blasting, industrial manufacturing, or surface preparation preferred.
• Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours per shift, on concrete floors.
• Regularly lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• Work in a loud, dusty, and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to blasting media, industrial coatings, cleaning chemicals, and other industrial substances (PPE provided).
• Required to wear appropriate PPE, including blast hoods, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, and protective clothing, as needed.
• Ability to work in enclosed blasting areas and around compressed air systems.