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Production Operator- Blast 1st Shift

Crane Company


Job Location:

Marion, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 August 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The Blast Operator is responsible for 1) loading and unloading parts into the blast equipment and 2) operating the blast equipment both automated and hand blasting in a miniature blast cabinet.

Principle Duties (includes but is not limited to):

  • Utilize crane to load and unload parts from blasting area.
  • Measure blast profile using compression tape method.
  • Visually inspect parts to ensure cleanliness and blast profile coverage after blasting.
  • Prioritize work based on Cell Leader instruction.
  • Visually inspect parts that have been blasted to ensure quality of work. Record results.
  • Ability to recognize nonconforming/defective products.
  • Key in labor after completion with the following information: Operator number work order number operation release quantity accepted quantity rejected and discrepancy code.
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance (checks and lubrication) and report equipment issues.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

  • High School Diploma GED or equivalent.
  • Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance any parts weighing over 50lbs requires a team lift or use of an overhead crane.
  • Must have basic blueprint reading skills to interpret engineering drawings and specifications necessary to perform job.
  • Must have basic math skills including addition / subtraction of fractions and decimal values for determining material manufacturing and inspection requirements.
  • Must have ability to read measuring instruments not limited to but including tape measure mil. Thickness gage and fluid measuring units and callipers.
  • Must have basic reading / writing ability to read and interpret manufacturing orders and material requirements and to report production.
  • Must be able to stand for 8 hours per day.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation general identity national origin disability or veteran status.


Required Experience:

IC


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Crane Co. delivers engineered solutions for aerospace, defense, flow technologies, and critical industries—driven by innovation and 170 years of excellence.

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