Blast Booth Operator

Company: General Tool Co
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Industry-leading 25% Night Shift Differential YOUR SCHEDULE, YOUR CHOICE, YOUR PREMIUM PAY! Two Shifts Days: 10-hour shifts starting between 5 & 6 am Nights start at 5 pm: Your Schedule, Your Choice, Your Premium Pay. M-F 8 hrs. or 10 hrs. M-TH 10 hrs. or 12 hrs. Retirees- work a part-time schedule on days or nights and receive a benefits package. FUNCTION: Operates sand or grit blast equipment to remove rust and scale from metallic surfaces. KEY RESULT AREAS: Parts are sand blasted according to specifications and standard shop practices. Parts are properly handled and protected. Equipment, including blast booth, collector, and Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), is well maintained and problems are proactively repaired or reported. Wasted effort and material is constantly sought and eliminated. Additional work is constantly sought to ensure that high levels of productivity are achieved. Duties are constantly performed in a safe manner to ensure compliance with safety specifications. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs work in a timely manner. Precision masking of parts to customer blueprints. Utilizes and cares for Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). Positions and turns material to completely blast all required surfaces. Positioning may require the use of overhead cranes. Adjusts mixture of air and abrasive to suit requirements. Services sand or grit tanks; replaces worn nozzles. Empties collector and replaces filters. Moves material in and out of blast booth using hand truck, tow-motor and/or overhead crane. Monitors humidity and temperature to meet customer specification requirements. Keeps incoming whiteboard updated for all new incoming work. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: Ability to read blueprints. One-year forklift experience. Experience working in a blast booth is preferred but experience in finishing, paint booths or metal mills can be substituted for blast experience. RELATIONSHIPS: Develops close working relationship with material handlers, quality control, fabrication and production control personnel. Demonstrates a highly cooperative demeanor with other employees and willingly takes the initiative to help others succeed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Able to lift 50 pounds and the ability to lift 75 pounds with assistance. Ability to control blast hose with 90-100 psi. Ability to bend, reach, lift and stand for extended periods of time (8-12 hour shifts). Ability to pass a pulmonary test and able to wear a respirator for extended periods of time (8-12 hour shifts). Ability to work alone in a small space for extended periods of time. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V All applicants will be considered for this position based upon experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital, disabled or veteran status. GTC is committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.

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