Industrial Sandblaster

D & G Machine Products, Inc., a Certified ISO 9001 & AS9100D Company with a Main Plant located in Westbrook and a Fabrication Plant located in Gorham, Maine, has been offering full-service Precision Machining, Fabrication, Painted and Assembled Machine Products for more than 50 Years.

D&G Machine supplies several Nationwide Industries that include: Aerospace, Computer Chip Production, Defense Contracts, Medical, Power Generation, and Maine’s Paper Industry.

D&G Machine employees have the opportunity to advance within the company after receiving valuable experience, as proven with a majority of our engineers and managers being promoted from the shop floor.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Industrial Sandblaster is responsible for cleaning and preparing surfaces of manufactured products for painting. The Industrial Sandblaster smooths out rough spots on a surface, removes paint or rust, prepares an object for painting or coating, adheres to safety standards and regulations, and assists with preparing the final product for shipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare surfaces to be coated by using various methods such as sandblasting, hand sanding, cleaning with solvent and wiping with a clean cloth.
• Operates and maintains sandblast booth.
• Utilizes sandblasting equipment, including compressors, filters, hoses, nozzles, and pressure gauges.
• Prepares sandblasting equipment for use by checking fluid levels and replacing worn parts.
• Cleans nozzles, containers, and hoses of machines to prevent clogging or other problems that could result in injury or damage to equipment.
• Operates common material handling equipment such as hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, powered industrial trucks, and overhead cranes to manipulate large, fabricated parts into proper position for painting.
• Complies with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
• Adheres to safety standards and regulations.
• Assists with preparing final product for shipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of industrial sandblasting experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications required.
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, have excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Must pass a post-employment offer drug screen, physical and background check.

EEO STATEMENT

D & G Machine Products, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Short Term Disability (employer paid)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance (employer paid)
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement Leave
• 11 paid Holidays
• 15% Shift Differential
• Paid Tuition Reimbursement
• And much more!