Paint/Sandblast Operator - Tucson Arizona

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs sandblasting 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. 
• 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. 
• Assures that the proper abrasive (i.e. metal, grit, metal shot, seed, glass bead etc. and/or consistency of combined abrasives) are used on the various surfaces to produce the desired finished product.
• 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.

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 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.
• Must be able to work in heat wearing proper PPE including a air-fed hood
• Required to wear protective clothing.

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.