Metal Finishing Technician

3 weeks ago

Dallastown, Pennsylvania, United States Gichner Systems Group, Inc. Full time
Job Summary:

Assist in performing routine operations on metal surfaces, including preparation, sand blasting, and metal spraying. Key responsibilities include abrading surfaces to remove scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and imparting a specified finish using abrasive-blasting equipment. Other duties may include operating electric arc spray equipment, achieving proper profiles on finished products, and ensuring conformance to blasting specifications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Abrade surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment.
  • Shovels and pours abrasives, like sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
  • Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
  • Loads parts on racks.
  • Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle.
  • Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, over surface of parts.
  • Examines finished parts to make sure conformance to blasting specifications.
  • Operates Electric Arc Spray Equipment and achieves proper profiles on finished product.

Requirements:
  • Aptitude to handle heavy and potentially dangerous equipment, and great attention to detail.
  • Ability to comply with instructions in written, oral, and schedule form.
  • Must read and comprehend work instructions, prints, checklists, equipment operating and maintenance instructions, and other work-related information.
  • Physical fitness to wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Ability to hear coworkers, see up close and far away, perceive color and depth, and have the ability to focus.
  • Will be required to stand, walk and ascend and descend ladders, all of which requires stamina and endurance.
  • Interpersonal skills to clearly, professionally, and effectively communicate with supervisor and coworkers.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours and on the weekend, and to cross-train and work in other areas.

Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 6 months experience in a shop environment.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Must pass Pulmonary Function Test.
  • Must be able to operate a hand truck.
  • Familiarity with the following machines: Sand Blasting, metal sprayer, hood & filter.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
  • Shop Floor environment.
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors).
  • Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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