Paint/Sandblast Operator

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs sandblasting for the removal of rust, scale, paint, corrosion and foreign matter from metal and nonmetal items.
• Operates, controls, and performs preventive maintenance on automatic blasting bays, nozzle blasting chambers, nozzle blasting booths etc.
• Practices safe sandblasting procedures and processes.
• Works with abrasives for large structures and objects or small and intricate items of metal and nonmetal item.
• Set up, prepare, operate, regulate, and maintain stationary and portable sandblasting equipment.
• Adjusts work process to the characteristics of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metal or nonmetal items.
• Identify composition of surfaces and determine proper abrasive or combination of abrasives.
• Regulates nozzle orifice for proper pressure of air or vapor to avoid warping or damaging items or surfaces and protect surface not to be blasted with masking tape.
• Visually inspects work prior to, during, and after sandblasting to check for defects or quality issues.
• Paints on jobs as assigned. Mixes paint per manufacturer’s or supervisor’s instruction.
• Periodically reviews painting application to ensure that adequate millage and quality is maintained. Discusses any problems found with paint supervisor, or project manager.
• Correctly sets up and operates all machinery to which they are assigned.
• Read and apply operating and maintenance manual instructions to maintain equipment.
• Operate a forklift or other aerial equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Read Blue Prints and assist painters with assigned tasks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years industrial painting/sandblasting experience.
• Must have experience using conventional and airless spray guns as well as high ratio pressure pumps.
• Knowledge in two phase and three phase coating systems. (i.e. 2- and 3-part catalyzed coatings.), as well as epoxies, urethanes, 100% solids and new age coatings such as siloxanes.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques.
• Must be able to pass a respirator physical, if required, and fit test.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand, squat, bend, crawl, reach
• Must be able to climb ladders or make use of a lift
• Is exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and abrasives.
• Required to wear protective clothing.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat wearing proper PPE (including air fed hood)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing environment: May be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.

ITAR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to and abide by all ITAR-specific job standards and training.
• Protect and properly safeguard ITAR-sensitive information and work product; ensure dissemination or disclosure of and access to “protected data” occurs only with those trained and approved for exposure to ITAR content.
• IMMEDIATELY notify Supervisor/Manager, Human Resources, Legal (email: compliance@samuel.com) or the Samuel Ethics Alert Hotline of known or suspected unauthorized disclosure, release of or access to protected ITAR content.

Safety Sensitivity

• This is a Safety Sensitive position: A Safety Sensitive position is a job or position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people's safety. It would be particularly dangerous if such an employee is using drugs or alcohol while on job.
• An employee must be with clear mind and diligent while occupying such positions.