Blaster

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Redwood Falls, MN

3d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more! From start to finish, Artex Manufacturing in Redwood Falls manufactures a line of maure spreaders, silage trailers, and truck boxes. We conduct our business with cooperative values and strive to maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects ideas, hard work, and the dignity and worth of the individual. Learn more about us at fuillc.com/artex/ or artexmfg.com/. Artex Manufacturing is now accepting applications for Blaster! We offer a guaranteed starting wage of $23.38/Hr. along with scheduled increases and a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance, a competitive 401K match, a paid life insurance policy, a paid birthday holiday, and much more! Please watch A Day in the Life of an Artex Blaster on Youtube! Schedule 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm Friday hours may be possible on a required or voluntary basis Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork High-Pressure Steel Grit Blasting Product and Blast Room Preparation Quality Inspection

Requirements

Manufacturing experience, desired; experience with manufacturing heavy machinery, a plus
Ability to pass in-house forklift/telehandler certification; previous experience with forklift/telehandler, preferred
Experience steel and/or sand blasting, preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to work systematically
Ability to focus and remain in Blast Room for up to 2 hours at a time, or until unit is entirely blasted
Ability to perform tasks independently and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and a professional appearance in the case of dealer or customer tours
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Consistently drag up to 100 pounds
Consistently lift/carry up to 75 pounds
Consistently bend at the knees and/or waist in potentially awkward positions
Frequently crawl and lay on floor and under equipment for underbody blasting
Frequently climb ladders or sides of trailers up to 10 feet; frequently perform duties on an elevated surface
Consistently perform hand and wrist movements
Stand up to 100% of the workday
Work in restricted spaces
Wear head-to-toe protective blast suit and helmet, up to 2 hours at a time
Ability to work in an environment with extreme heat, cold, wet/slippery conditions, and/or loud noise levels; partially work outside year-round

Responsibilities

Follow a set schedule in accordance with the provided production schedule
Electronically track hours worked on each unit to better understand efficiencies and actual production costs
Operate forklifts and/or telehandlers to organize units and move them in/out of Blast Room
Load and/or hang units onto racks, fixtures, jigs, sawhorses, and/or stands
Perform quality check on units for damage or abnormalities
Mask and protect specified areas of units from abrasion with tape and/or paper
Evenly apply caulking beads to seams of assembled units
Prepare Blast Room equipment and set up blasting gun system with steel grit
Use high-pressure blasting equipment to abrade metal surfaces to remove mill scale, paint, rust, and/or dirt
Sweep Blast Room floor to reclaim steel grit into collection system; maintain overall cleanliness of Blast Room
Monitor dust collector and fresh air systems and document readings and any required maintenance including filter changes
Keep Lead & Shop Supervisor aware of any concerns or issues that arise
Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
Comply with all safety and environmental regulatory compliance requirements
Maintain positive relationships with others and assist in other areas, as requested
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.