Blaster/Coater

Summary of Position:

• Prepares metal surfaces to receive epoxy coating or paint. Applies coating/paint to a specified standard. Bakes to harden finish or dries/cures parts to specifications.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Operates sandblasting machines for removal of scale, flux, corrosion, and dirt from metal parts by use of abrasives made through a hose at high velocity by compressed air. Use of SAR respirator required.
• Operates powered industrial truck (forklift) to load and unload material.
• Uses hand tools, hoist/crane, power tools and pneumatic tools as a process of job junction.
• Brush paints, spray paints or dips a variety of parts or products in coating vehicles. Use of half-mask respirator required.
• Bakes coated parts in oven to preheat workpieces, and to harden finish.
• Dries/cures parts in accordance with specifications.
• Identifies and reports defective parts.
• Pre inspect work area for safety.
• Observes and follows all safety regulations and company policies.

Other Responsibilities and Functions:

• Maintains clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Maintains a dedication to collaboration and a positive, encouraging demeanor towards all personnel.
• Supports continuous improvement activities (VES).
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Experience:

• Education:  High School or equivalent.
• Experience:  Prior painting experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Safely operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts)
• Accurately wear a respirator.
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, specifications, blueprints, or sketches.
• Operate hand tools, hoist/crane, power tools and pneumatic tools.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, sense of urgency, personable, upbeat, dependable, transparent, and detailed.
• Quality conscious with the ability to meet efficiency goals.
• Excellent communication skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain a high level of ownership and accuracy on all work activities.
• Ability to work in a positive manner with other associates within cell areas and develop and maintain strong working relationships across teams and subject areas.
• Can adapt and operate within a high-performance culture.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands 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.

• PPE required: Supplied Air Respirator, Half Mask Respirator, Hearing protection required at ALL times – foam plugs or earmuffs, gloves, safety shoes with metatarsal protection built in, safety glasses, cooling vest, body harness for fall protection, head coverings and sleeves.  Bluetooth listening devices are only allowed with earmuffs – never in place of a foam earplug. 

US ONLY: 

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

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Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
 

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