Blast Room Operator/Machine Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

Blast Room Operators shall meet all qualification requirements for Class One and Class Two Machine Operators as it relates to blast room operation and meet the below listed MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES for Blast Room Operator.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (MR’S) and PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (PS’s) include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Safety

Special protective clothing including fresh air supplied enclosed helmet and cape, full cover alls, heavy leather long cuff welding gloves shall be worn in the blast room. Protective clothing will be worn in addition to steel toed leather work shoes, long pants and work shirt.

Learn and practice safety concerns relative to the blast room.

Perform operation and maintenance of breathing air filter system.

Blast Room Operation

Perform operation of blast room elements including pressure pot, elevator screw auger assembly and controls for same.

Trouble shoot operation problems with blast room.

Perform all duties relative to blast room operation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of High School diploma and/or equivalent.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and write proficiently.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to analyze and resolve basic problems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or equipment, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, extremes of heat and cold, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time