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Job Description

Job Description

Special Process Operator – Blasting (Skill Level 2)

Location : Charlotte, North Carolina

Employment Type : Contract

Shift : 8 : 00AM - 4 : 00PM

Pay Range : $18 - $21 / hour

About the Role

As a Special Process Operator in the Blasting Department, you’ll play a key role in preparing and treating components to meet manufacturing and customer requirements. You’ll operate a variety of blasting, peening, and cleaning equipment with minimal supervision while upholding the highest safety and quality standards.

This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in hands-on industrial environments and are motivated to grow their skillset in a high-performance manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

Perform surface preparation using grit blasting and shot peening equipment.

Operate manual, walk-in, and automated blast machines, adjusting parameters as needed.

Assist in furnace, machining, coating, and cleaning processes per production schedules.

Load / unload components using forklifts and assist in fixture setup for processing.

Perform and document preventative maintenance on blasting equipment.

Maintain and replenish blasting / peening media and department consumables.

Complete basic housekeeping and operate floor scrubbing equipment.

Follow JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses) and all safety protocols.

Transport components across workstations using approved equipment and methods.

Qualifications

Education : High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience :

Entry-level candidates with industrial environment experience welcome.

At least 1 year of hands-on experience operating blaster equipment is required for Skill Level 2.

Ability to train peers and perform preventive maintenance is preferred.

Technical Skills :

Comfortable operating blasting, peening, and water jet cleaning machinery.

Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment adjustments and minor repairs.

Certifications :

Must be willing to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Core Competencies

Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols

Team player with a proactive, self-starter attitude

Capable of performing repetitive tasks with precision and consistency

Physically fit for bending, standing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Working Conditions

Industrial setting with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and chemicals.

Protective equipment required : goggles, respirators, gloves, steel-toe boots, etc.

Crane usage available for lifting heavy tools and fixtures.

May involve wearing a full hooded air supply respirator during select operations.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement. Whether you're looking to grow your manufacturing career or build a foundation in a specialized trade, this opportunity offers long-term potential with skill development and training included.