Position summary: The primary duties of the Blaster Operator include setting up, programming, and operating shot blast machine in order to clean dirt, scale, and core materials from structural steel pieces with blasts of steel shot. Forklift experience is a requirement for this position. Second shift operates Monday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 3:00 am. No Saturdays or Sundays.
Essential Duties, Skills, Abilities
- Inspections
- Verify order quantities prior to processing
- Perform initial visual inspection for damage and general condition per specifications
- Perform post-process inspection for conformance to specification and part drawings via visual and periodic surface roughness
- Operate and occasionally maintain machinery
- Perform daily preventive maintenance
- Apply adjustments/parameters according to specifications
- Load, process, and unload structural steel using forklifts and overhead cranes
- Provide input for improvements
- Provide cross-functional support across other manufacturing processes including general area maintenance and housekeeping
- Occasionally lift material weighing as much as 75lbs.
What makes us different: We at Merrill Steel have been working hard to make sure that our company is a place you want to come to work at each day. Over the past few years, we have initiated a lot of change. The next generation of ownership has become an ever-growing presence at the company. Our Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Leads meet with Human Resources on a weekly basis to talk about ways to improve our shop culture. We even have an Employee Relations Manager whose office is located out in the shop to easily assist employees.
We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. It is our intention to make continuous improvements to ensure our employees enjoy coming to work. Here is a list of just some of the things we offer:
- Flexible scheduling: First shift employees have the option to start at 5, 6, or 7 am, then work 10-hour shifts, Monday – Friday. Fridays are flexible. Second shift operates from 3:30 pm – 3:00 am, Monday - Thursday, Fridays are voluntary. Second shift employees receive a night shift premium of $1.60/hour effective immediately. No weekends for either shift.
- Stability: We are not seasonal and we do not have lay-offs.
- Innovative and affordable healthcare: We have put a lot of effort into being able to provide good healthcare at a very affordable cost to our employees. We have an onsite clinic that you and your family can use.
- Extensive wellness plan: You can earn enough money to meet your annual deductible by participating in our wellness program.
- Health Savings Account: Money put into your HSA is your money, and won’t expire at the end of the year.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Effective the first of the month following 90 days.
- PTO: Earn PTO for every hour worked.
- 9 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Milestone anniversary gifts
- Opportunities to grow: Advancement is popular and can happen quickly.
- Annual safety boots and prescription glasses allowance
- Gym membership reimbursement
Celebrations throughout the year: Annual Family Fun Day, annual Christmas party, all you can eat popcorn Wednesdays, monthly appreciation meals, and more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,996.00 - $64,996.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Year round work
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- forklift: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Schofield, WI 54476: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person