Grit Blast Operator - Full-time / Part-time

Position Overview: Individuals in this position are responsible for the accurate and efficient production of product requiring grit blast in accordance with specifications and controls as established by MIL.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Product Inspection - Both incoming and final inspections of customer owned material

• Pre-process quantity verification
• Perform initial visual inspection for damage and general condition per specification.
• Perform post-process inspection for conformance to specification and part drawings via visual and occasional surface roughness inspections.

Masking - Pre-process verification and post-process removal

• Verify masking integrity pre-process per part drawings and specifications.
• Remove masking post-process.
• Provide input for future masking modifications/improvements.

Machine Operation - Operate manual grit blast equipment per process instructions

• Perform daily preventative maintenance.
• Apply adjustments/parameters per established procedure.
• Load, process, and unload product via established methods.
• Maintain machine operational records.
• Maintain production process records.
• Maintain area per established 6S standards.
• Provide input for process improvements

Cross Training - Willingness/ability to train on other equipment/processes

• Other manufacturing processes may include masking, shot peening, receiving, shipping, general area housekeeping.

Continuous Improvement: Take part in applicable on-going training sessions, continuous process improvement activities, and participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Ability to complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
• Able to continuously demonstrate safe work practices.
• Experience using basic measurement tools (calipers, Go/No-go gauges) a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints a plus.
• Computer literacy a plus.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Individual ideally has 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or job shop environment, preferably in aerospace.
• High school diploma
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, rounding to 4 decimal places)
• Read and Write English
• US Citizenship
• Able to pass basic vision and color blindness testing
• Hours: Approximately 7am-330pm. Some overtime work is available and may be required.

Compensation: $14-$15/hr. + dependent on qualifications & with opportunity for advancement.

As a permanent, full-time MIL employee, benefits include:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with eligibility for up to 2 annual bonuses
• MIL Inc. 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off accrual
• Please do not hesitate to ask for additional details on any of our benefits & policies.