Peener Operator

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, and Witte – seven successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries

Position information

Position Title: Peener Operator

Reports To:  Welding/Fabrication Manager

Main position objectives

Bead blasting is a mechanical process that uses blasting media to clean or roughen the surface of metal and provide a uniform finish.

Position description – Tasks, Responsibilities, Competencies

• Preparing and running the blasting equipment for optimal performance.
• Loading and unloading materials from blasting cabinet/booth.
• Must be able to hold a high-pressure hose for several hours.    
• Fill hopper with glass bead blasting material.
• Identify and resolve issues with basting equipment.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
• Ability to distinguish material types including Aluminium, Steel & Stainless Steel.
• Computer skill for entering production.
• Ability to training others on how to use equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy items manually or using a hoist. (5 to 50lbs)
• Candidate must be a dedicated team player.
• Candidate must be reliable.
• Bead blasters must follow safety procedures and wear personal protective equipment such as respirators, gloves, steel-toes boots, eye and ear protection, helmets with an adequate air supply.
• Ability to pay careful attention to detail and work with others on a team.
• Must be willing to work in noisy and dusty environment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to bend at waist, sit, kneel, laying horizontally, climb, standing for prolonged periods, and walk.
• Follow all company rules and policies.

Work Environment

Work in this position is both in an office and a factory floor environment, either locally or at a customer site.  While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.  The employee must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Specification

Education

Mandatory

High school diploma or equal.

Desirable

Previous experience with blast operations

Professional experience

Mandatory

• Must be able to operate forklift.
• Must pass breathing test.

Desirable

•  Experience using computers.
• Continuous Improvement experience

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory

• Willingness to learn.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks.
• Independent initiative-taker with the ability to problem solve and anticipate and avoid issues.
• Resolute collaborator, work ethic and commitment to winning.
• Customer-focused.
• Ability to shift resources to bottle neck areas, load balance.

Schedule: Standard Workweek, non-standard hours, and overtime may sometimes be required to meet commitments.

Work Arrangement : Onsite  

Salary Range :    -   

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations