Walk-in Sand/Shotblaster LPC LMA 896

About the Role

Clean the surfaces of large castings using air-propelled sand or shot in a walk-in booth. Prepare casting surfaces for further cleaning, chemical milling, inspection, or gate removal. Walk-in Shotblasters remove shell materials, and Walk-in Sandblasters prepare casting surfaces for further inspection.

Responsibilities

Blast Operations

• Verify lot, part identification, and operation number.
• Load castings into walk-in cabinet manually or with hoist.
• Mask tooling points as needed (LSBO Walk-in Sandblasting and TBO Dept. 806 only).
• Sand or shot blast parts in cabinet by directing hand-held nozzles; move nozzle across surface or parts; avoid removing too much metal by not directing sand or shot at one area too long.
• Remove all sand or shot out of part cavities to assure clean parts for chemical milling (TBO only) or subsequent operations.
• Visually inspect blasted parts to verify removal of materials and uniform color of parts.
• Remove castings from walk-in cabinet and place on pallets.
• Modify shotblast pipe as necessary (Walk-in Shotblasters only).
• Manually push sand into grate to circulate (TBO, Dept. 852 only).
• Operate sand or shotblast machine from outside cabinet by foot control (LSBO, Dept. 052 and TBO Dept. 841, 852, 896 only).

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Perform minor equipment maintenance, including changing hoses and nozzles.
• Check equipment for leaks and clogs.
• Restock cabinet with sand or shot; order materials as needed.

Safety

In compliance with Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division standards, certain tasks may require the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator. If a tight-fitting respirator is required, facial hair, temple pieces on glasses, or other items that interfere with the face-to-face piece seal are not permitted.

• Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operate all equipment and tools.
• Identify and report safety problems.
• May be required to work with hazardous waste.
• Meet all production and quality standards.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other tasks as directed.

Equipment Used

• Walk-in Shotblast Equipment (Dept. 041, 841 only)
• Walk-in Sandblast Equipment (Dept. 070, 071, 072, 052, 896, 806, 852 only)
• Forklift (marginal in Dept. 896, 852, 806)
• Hoists
• Pallet jacks
• Slings, straps, chains
• Basic hand tools (e.g., hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers)
• Dental mirrors and picks (marginal in Dept. 806, 896, 852)
• Chisels (LSBO only)
• Knives (marginal in Dept. 806, 841, 852 only)
• Pipe benders and threader (Dept. 841 and 041 only)
• Belt grinder (LSBO only)
• Brooms and shovels
• Flashlights and flexlights
• Magnets (LSBO Dept. 041 only)
• Ladders (TBO, Dept. 841 only)

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCC's Forklift Driving Safety Certification must be completed (LSBO and TBO, Dept. 841 only).
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.
• Radiation Safety Training must be completed (TBO only).

Qualifications

• Cleaning and blasting skills as demonstrated by competent performance of all Sandblaster and Shotblaster duties are preferred, or an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow instructions and read Technique Cards or routers.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction).
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Note: Employees in these positions operate either the Walk-in Sandblaster or the Walk-in Shotblaster.