Industrial Blast Operator

Phoenix Manufacturing is looking for an Industrial Blast Operator at our Glasgow, Missouri manufacturing facility. Industrial Blaster Operators are responsible for operating the blast equipment/spray gun to propel steel grit onto metal surfaces to prepare it for painting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Set up, operate, and tend to blast machines for all surfaces that are to be coated.

- Monitors blasting equipment for jams, malfunctions, breakdowns, or stoppages.

- Regulate controls on equipment for manual or automatic operations of cycle length, sequence, and timing of various operations.

- Operate lifting and moving devises to move materials and equipment to access areas to be painted.

- Rack work pieces on skids, inspect, mark, and transfer finished products to staging / shipping areas.

- Maintain records of inventory of supplies on hand.

- Initiate and maintain good housekeeping practices in all work areas, including cleanliness of blast building, equipment, and replacement of screens and filters.

- Complies with all company safety policies and procedures and practices safe work habits.

- Other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS

- Previous experience operating blasting equipment preferred.

- Previous experience operating material handling equipment.

- Acute attention to detail and ability to exercise good judgement.

- Excellent time management and organizational skills.

- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently to meet deadlines; work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

- Ability to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.

- Ability to work in a team environment with multiple departments and diverse personalities.

- High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and others.

- Agree to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the company.

- Successfully pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.

Phoenix Manufacturing offers employees and their families a comprehensive benefit package to ensure their personal and family’s overall health and wellness needs are met. Benefits include:

- Competitive salary based on the skills you bring to the company.

- Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays starting on your first day.

- Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus free Telemedicine for you and your dependents.

- Employer paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.

- Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts.

- 401k retirement savings plan with company matching contribution.

- Identity protection, employee assistance program, mental health coverage, plus other optional benefit coverages.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to comply with EEOC rules and regulations. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying, as we believe that experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Accommodation will be provided upon request and will be handled confidentially. We use E-Verify to determine all new employees' eligibility to legally work in the United States.