Metal Prep Technician I- 1st shift

Planning & Coordinating Product

• Review daily schedule with Team Leader or Specialist at start of each shift to establish correct parts and order to run.
• Complete Blaster Capacity Tracking sheet and Parts Tree Tracker form to ensure accurate count of parts.
• Coordinate with Supervisor or Team Leader and Material Handler for correct timing on staging of parts.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
• Attend daily safety meetings.
• Perform daily Pangborn Blaster inspections using checklist, filling out accurately and completely.
• Complete maintenance work orders and inform Team Leader with any issues that arise on the Pangborn Blaster, trees, sticks, or carts.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with team members, supervision, and other cross-functional teams to achieve production goals.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding job status and any issues.

5S Responsibilities

• Follow the 5S principles: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Look for ways to improve production efficiency using 5S practices.
• Keep your work area organized and ready for daily 5S inspections.

Working Responsibilities

• Ensure all trees and racks are loaded with correct number of parts and ensure blasting equipment continuously runs throughout shift.
• Set up the blaster with correct cycle time standards.
• Interpret blueprints to select proper protective devices to prevent damage to critical dimensions.
• Monitor grit volume, adding or removing as needed.
• Move racks and trees between stations to maintain a continuous flow.
• Have a basic understanding of how blaster functions.
• Keep accurate count of parts moved through blaster and report to Team Lead or Supervisor.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.