The BCP Blast Operator is a specialized clean up position responsible for operating and maintaining the blast machines, heavy industrial equipment used to remove excess metal from iron castings by shooting or blasting steel shot at a casting in a confined area. Operators collect, clean and evaluate the shot, track and log the amount used and regularly communicate that information with other employees.

The successful candidate must be able to work in a hot, loud, dirty environment while wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment and operate machinery according to established safety guidelines. This is an ideal position for someone who is motivated, can work independently, enjoys an active job and possesses the ability to adapt to situations determined by production needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Practice high level of safety at all times
• Operate and monitor blast machines, shot mix and general operation of the blasts
• Operate the reclaim blast machine
• Track the amounts of good shot recovered, waste metal and removal of the waste sand.
• Responsible for maintaining daily operation board and recording data for the board.
• Communicate to management blast machine issues, maintenance issues and order issues. (Example; communicate with the backline of finishing departments.)
• Must maintain overall awareness of blast machine, paint orders, reblast and chip orders.
• Know the overall operational duties of the blast machines.
• Operate a forklift according to established safety guidelines
• Assist in preventative maintenance programs for blast machines.
• Assist in safety and housekpeeping throughout blast machine department.
• Assist in scrap control in the blast machine department.

Must be available to work 10-12 hour shifts

Must be available for overtime as production needs require

Monday – Thursdays, some Fridays required

Typical shift hours:

2^nd shift: 3: 00 pm – 1: 00 am

Pay rate:

2^nd shift pay rate: $25.01 per hour

2^nd shift differential: $1.50 per hour

Base rates increase $1/hour upon successful completion of probation (60 working days)

Benefits:

Health and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) plan with generous company match

Apprenticeship programs

Opportunity for advancement

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply
• No previous experience required
• No educational requirements
• Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to tolerate hot working conditions and a loud environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working in small spaces

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