Sandblaster - 1st Shift (Days)

Barnes Aerospace, Ogden Division has an exciting career opportunity for a Sandblaster to play an integral role in manufacturing operations. The right candidate should be self-driven, team oriented, and have high quality standards all while maintaining a safe environment. If you are a high-energy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this position may be of special interest to you.

Shift: 6:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday (every other Friday off)

Core Responsibilities: 

• Manually abrades surfaces of metal or hard composition objects to remove adhering scale, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, while using sandblasting equipment. Sand blaster has a high-pressure nozzle that is equivalent to 60 pounds of weight. This is to ensure uniform look and to meet planning specifications.


• Shovels or pours sand into machine. Also, when finished, shovel or pour sand into appropriate recycling areas to clean area.  This is to ensure safety and cleanliness.


• Load parts on racks in enclosed rooms. Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle. This is to ensure that the position of the metal is easy to work with and the equipment is at the right setting.


• Visually inspects the part to ensure that all specifications are met.


• Keep area and surrounding area clean and safe to meet and pass safety regulations.


• General assist with others in department.


• Learn and adhere to required safety standards and procedures.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Ability to understand and follow company and customer specifications.


• Ability to regulate controls associated with all equipment utilized.


• Ability to operate Sandblaster, insulated head gear, shovel, placement racks.


• Ability to be in enclosed spaces and wear head gear for long periods of time.


• Ability to wear a respirator for prolonged periods of time.


• Interact and communicate in a professional and effective manner with all level’s employees.


• Schedule and organize time and tasks effectively.


• Ability to work in a challenging and schedule driven environment.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Ability to plan and perform difficult work processes.


• Strong manufacturing background working with sandblasting materials preferred.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.