White Tower Blaster 1

General Purpose:

The White Tower Blaster is responsible for preparing and cleaning surfaces of wind tower components by using blasting equipment to remove impurities such as rust, paint, and other contaminants. This role is essential for adequately prepping the surfaces for painting, coating, or further fabrication. The Blaster must adhere to safety protocols and quality standards while working efficiently to meet production deadlines.

Job Summary:

The White Tower Blaster is responsible for operating blasting equipment to clean, prepare, and finish surfaces of parts and products within the White Tower production area. This role involves using abrasive blasting techniques to remove contaminants, scale, rust, or coatings from metal, plastic, or other materials in preparation for further processing or finishing. The Blaster is key in ensuring surface cleanliness and readiness for painting, coating, or other manufacturing processes while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

Operate blasting equipment to remove rust, paint, scale, and other contaminants from surfaces of parts and products.

Prepare surfaces for painting, coating, or further production by achieving the finish and cleanliness.

Set up and operate abrasive blasting machines, ensuring proper adjustment of pressure, nozzle size, and abrasive flow rates.

Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of blasting equipment to ensure proper functioning and prevent malfunctions.

Inspect blasted surfaces to ensure they meet the cleanliness, roughness, and finish specifications.

Identify defects or inconsistencies and report them to the supervisor for corrective action.

Follow all safety protocols when operating blasting equipment, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, face shields, gloves, and protective suits.

Ensure proper ventilation and dust collection systems are in place to maintain a safe working environment.

Maintain a clean and organized work area by regularly cleaning up abrasive materials, dust, and debris.

Communicate effectively with other production team members to coordinate the flow of parts through the blasting process.

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience in industrial blasting or a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.

Knowledge of blasting techniques, equipment operation, and surface preparation standards.

Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and work instructions.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Commitment to safety and adherence to all relevant safety regulations and procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools, turbine parts

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employees are responsible to perform duties related to generating and storing hazardous waste in satellite accumulation areas. Must remain within regulatory and internal compliance when using, handling or segregating hazardous materials and waste.