Pickling Assistant

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply chemical acid safely and effectively to weld seams, spray chemical acid on stainless steel, and utilize a power washer to rinse stainless steel.
• Work with others to achieve product completion dates.
• Performs pickling for the removal of rust, scale, paint, corrosion, and foreign matter from metal and nonmetal items ranging in size from moderate to large complex items.
• Operates, controls, and performs preventive maintenance on automatic blasting bays, nozzle blasting chambers, nozzle blasting booths, etc.
• Adjusts work process to the characteristics of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metal, or nonmetal items.
• Assures that the proper techniques are used on various surfaces to produce the desired finished product.
• Visually inspects work prior to, during, and after pickling to check for defects or quality issues.
• Works varied on jobs as assigned.
• Periodically reviews pickling applications to ensure that quality is maintained. Discuss any problems found with pickling lead.
• Correctly set up and operates all equipment to which they are assigned.
• Read and apply operating and maintenance manual instructions to maintain equipment.
• Operate a forklift, manlift, or other aerial equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years industrial painting/sandblasting experience.
• Must be knowledgeable or willing to learn pickling process for various alloys.
• Must be willing to wear PPE including full face mask respirator, chemical gloves, Tyvek suit, safety glasses, and waterproof boots (company provided).
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques.
• Must be able to pass a respirator physical, if required, and fit test.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more.
• 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 perform work in potentially harsh weather environments (hot or cold) - 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.
• The job may require handling or moving of hazardous waste.

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.