Shot Blaster at Sandvik

• We are looking for an experienced and hardworking individual to join our team as a Shot Blaster.
• The role will report into the Foreman in the Assembly team and will be based from our offices in Spartan, Kempton Park.

Purpose of the role:

• To prepare surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, paint, grease, tar, dust and dirt to impact a specific finish, using abrasive-blasting

The job responsibilities:

• To stage parts and welded assemblies for blasting, and painting processes.
• Preparing and setup of necessary tools and equipment for blasting and painting processes.
• Responsible to shovel or pour abrasives of a specified grade into machine hopper.
• Responsible to control valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle.
• Responsible to manually direct nozzle over surface of large parts or manipulate small parts under nozzle.
• Responsible to examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Masks specified areas of object to protect it from abrasive action.
• Responsible to use efficient work processes and meets output requirements.
• Responsible to execute tasks given by Supervisor in the correct way to ensure adherence to the expected standards set by the Company.
• Responsible to operate within the health and safety requirements as prescribed by the Company and OHS Act.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent
• +3 years' experience in the manufacturing industry
• A solid background in the painting/shot blasting of manufactured metal components obtained in a metal industry operation.

Other Requirements & Competencies

• Practically orientated/minded.
• Physically fit.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Honest work ethics.
• Attention to detail.
• A can-do approach with a positive attitude.
• Accuracy in work.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to engage in repetitive work.
• Good concentration levels.
• Ability to listen and get clarification.
• Ability to tolerate frustration.
• Excellent eye-hand co-ordination
• Ability to read and write and interpret instructions correctly.