Sandblaster
Hatch and Kurt Engine Components
Hagerstown
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Repaired damaged components using welding techniques prior to beginning any sandblasting work.
- Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast cabinet or onto blast tables.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
- Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
- Adjusted nozzle size and pressure settings on the sandblaster to achieve desired results.
- Prioritized safety and wore personal protective equipment when handling hazardous materials including noxious, silica and mineral dust.
- Followed established environmental regulations when disposing of waste generated from projects.
- Assisted with training new employees in safe operating procedures for sandblasters.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
- Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes for more detailed cleaning tasks.
- Ensured that proper protective clothing was worn during any operation involving hazardous materials such as silica-based media or chemicals.
- Worked cohesively with various materials by understanding how different stone is structured and naturally chips.
- Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Discarded spent abrasive media safely in accordance with company policies and local laws.