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Blasting machine operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in blasting machine operator job postings.
Sample blasting machine operator requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in blasting operations
  • Proficiency in operating drilling machines
  • Knowledge of safety protocols
  • Valid driver’s license
Sample required blasting machine operator soft skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately

Blasting machine operator job description example 1

Staffworks Group blasting machine operator job description

7:00am - 3:30pm

$15.00 per hour


Job Responsibilities

  • Shovels or pours abrasives such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
  • Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
  • Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets.
  • Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel.
  • Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts.
  • Directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval.
  • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
  • Adheres to all safety policies and practices, consistently uses personal protective equipment, and practices good housekeeping.
  • Maintains regular on time attendance and adheres to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
  • Proactively supports the ISO process approach to quality management and the Syteline MIS system.
  • Applies classroom and on the job post training information, knowledge, skills, and abilities consistently in a quality oriented manner (wherein the KSAs are part of the jobs tasks, duties and other tasks as requested).
  • Performs other tasks as directed including deburring parts and performing other operations during cycle.


Educational, Experience Based, and Skill Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Good math skills and 6 months experience in a machine operation capacity in a manufacturing environment preferable.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional Skills, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail, Judgment


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Blasting machine operator job description example 2

Fresno Valves & Castings blasting machine operator job description

Schedule: M-Th, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

Job Summary

Responsible for operating equipment to create specified finish according specific procedures while performing a variety of duties to support the direct labor operations of the Oregon warehouse.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Operate equipment to clean dirt, scale from steel fittings with blasts of steel shot
  • Maintains equipment by greasing and maintaining hydraulic fluid levels
  • Monitors shot levels by adjusting equipment settings to length of cycle, sequence and timing operations
  • Monitors control panel dials and listens to equipment operations to detect jams or malfunctions
  • Remove surface rust from metal parts using specified equipment
  • Inspects and removes dents as needed
  • Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor
  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

Qualifications and Skills

  • 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred
  • Knowledge of tools and equipment specifications
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, detail oriented with strong communication skills

Physical Requirements

  • Standing – frequent to continuous
  • Walking – occasional to frequent
  • Bending/stooping/Squatting/Kneeling – frequent
  • Lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
  • Position is wrist and forearm labor intensive

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee operates in a loud noise level environment. This position regularly works near moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment and tools.

Personal Protective Equipment

The employee must wear approved safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, face shield, gloves, air supplied suit, respirator and steel-toed shoes at all time.

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  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) & Profit Sharing
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bonus

Successful candidate must meet all conditions of Fresno Valves & Casting's Drug and Alcohol testing requirements as a condition of employment. Drug/alcohol screening is administered post-offer and pre-employment.

Successful candidate must meet all conditions of Fresno Valves & Casting's Drug and Alcohol testing requirements as a condition of employment. Drug/alcohol screening is administered post-offer and pre-employment.

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Blasting machine operator job description example 3

Stanley Black & Decker blasting machine operator job description

**91877BR**

**Title:**

Machine Operator CM Blasting Operator PM

**Business:**

GTS - HTAS

**State/Country/Province:**

Massachusetts

**No. of Positions:**

1

**Job Description:**

**General Responsibilities:**

Perform required duties to operate a number of grit blast machines to remove oxide coating from various types and sizes of bimetal steel saw coils following prescribed practices and procedures. Work from production orders, inventory listings, other written or verbal orders or instructions. Entry of data into computer where needed.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Assure matching of material to coil identification tag. Using overhead electric hoist, load coils of metal saw material onto feed table and position insert end of material through entry slot, between rollers, out exist opening and secure to reel on take up table. Assure proper positioning of limit switch and adjust nozzles to cover required area of blade surface. Close door and operate machine. Operation is automatic and shuts off at end of coil. Visually inspect to assure that take up table is operating, and entire blade is being cleaned. Tie processed rolls with tie wraps, retain coil identification with proper tag, remove from take up table and place in pile on skid. Maintain computer inventory by entering data.

+ Set up and operate multiple simple type printing units to print limited information on blades at pre-determined spacing. Install stamp and adjust for blade height to position marking in center of blade add ink to reservoir, set guides and monitor operation. Inspect to assure proper marking, quality, etc. Clean printer.

+ Perform routine servicing and maintenance duties to machines. Use hand tools to replace worn or defective ceramic nozzles, sleeves, air jets, gun bodies, hoses, etc. Clean internal screen of debris, foreign objects, etc. Vacuum units and add grit material as required. Use grease gun to grease unit monthly. Cut lengths of wire from coil as required.

+ Maintain inventory of parts and necessary materials such as guns, nozzles, hoses, clamps, grit, etc. by requisitioning from supervisor.

+ Detect and report defective or unsafe equipment and materials, as well as unusual situations.

**Observe and obey all safety rules, practices and procedures.**

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**Climate:**

Demanding, fast-paced position resulting from deadline pressures, simultaneous competing demands and changing priorities.

**Requirements:**

+ Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers

+ 1-2 years' experience preferred

+ Use of numbers including decimals

+ Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds

**Hours** : A shift 5p-5a


91877BR

**Function:**

Manufacturing

**City:**

East Longmeadow

**FLSA (For US Only):**

Hourly

**Region:**

USA

**EEO Statement:**

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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