The Role
Operate abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, and foreign matter from components and vessels before cleaning or painting. Secure workpieces, minimize blast media use, report equipment issues, maintain protective gear, and perform minor equipment maintenance. Operate forklifts, cranes, and towmotors to move materials. Assist with grinding, loading and unloading, furnace bricking, general labor, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.
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JOB SUMMARY:
To abrasive blast components in order to remove scale, rust, and other foreign matter in preparation for cleaning, painting, and other surface sensitive operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Setup and operate abrasive blast equipment for the purpose of removing scale, rust, and other foreign matter from the inside and outside of components and vessels.
- Ensure the components to be blasted are secured and properly placed prior to commencing blasting.
- Report any malfunctions or abnormal condition of equipment to Foreman.
- Thoroughly blast components while remaining focused on utilizing the least amount of blast media necessary.
- Occasional blasting required in confined and controlled spaces.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work in a safe and secure manner and comply with the safety rules and procedures.
- Keep protective gear in good working condition.
- Assist in placing and removing components and products to/from the blasting area.
- Aid in carrying out minor maintenance on abrasive blasting equipment.
- Operate jib cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment (except heavy cranes) for the moving of material, components, and equipment from location to location within the plant. Occasionally operate overhead cranes and towmotors in support of small moves to continue production within the department.
- Perform general laborer duties as required (i.e. grinding, loading and unloading of trucks and railcars, bricking furnace).
- Keep working area clean and
- Must pass Pulmonary Function Test.
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs. up to waist.
- Requires 6 months minimum of job-related work experience
Skills Required
- Pass a Pulmonary Function Test
- Lift 50 pounds up to waist height
- At least 6 months of job-related work experience
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The Company
What We Do
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems is a leading manufacturer of large custom fabricated steel products, including pressure vessels and heat exchangers, for the energy, chemical, aerospace, and defense industries. They specialize in the design and fabrication of liquid separation and storage systems used in pipelines, power plants, refineries, and nuclear facilities, providing high-quality engineered products globally.
