Operator - Shot Blast

Paligen Technologies is dedicated to the advancement of novel manufacturing solutions in the commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. We are always looking for new ideas and people who are passionate about their craft. Our mission, vision, and values are at the core of what we do every day. We are dedicated to these pillars of success, and they guide us in excelling in our craft and striving to leave the U.S. industrial base better than before. We provide a deep understanding of the defense industry and a forward-thinking approach – a combination that sets a new benchmark in our field.

Essential Duties, Skills, Qualifications: Other duties may be assigned.

• Adhere to plant safety rules, recognize and bring to the attention of supervision potential safety hazards, and implement corrective actions to unsafe practices and/or conditions.Demonstrate the ability to input data into Company computerized production tracking software.
• Demonstrate the ability to use small hand tools as required.
• Demonstrate the ability to use standard measuring equipment as required by job duties.
• Must demonstrate the ability to execute work instructions and the willingness to work in multiple areas as required by rotating assignments.
• Demonstrate the ability to use small hand tools and learn how to operate a forklift when required testing has been successfully completed.
• Functional math skills required to complete job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn the use of all gages and instruments required to related job tasks.
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in elevated temperatures, thick smoke, dirt and grease.
• Physically able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Absentee record within company standards
• Increasing number of skills and cross training completed throughout at least one (1) year of work experience and ability to perform work as required within time standard efficiency for each operation.
• Produce quality work while maintaining operating efficiencies.
• Additional job requirements may be specified by the hiring manager as required.

• Must be capable of operating multiple types of metal cleaning equipment including automated and manual cabinets.
• Capable of troubleshooting equipment and working with maintenance to resolve all downtime issues.
• Must be able to use all shot blast equipment including wheelabrator and manual cabinets.

• Elevated temperatures, thick smoke, dirt and grease.
• Physically able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Handling materials up to 900 degrees with proper tools.
• High-paced production environment to meet standards.