Manufacturing Technician/Sandblaster- 1st Shift

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTHE COMPANY Anchor Bay Powder Coat is North America’s leading advanced surface coating & finishing solutions provider serving aerospace, defense, power , and broad industrial end markets such as infrastructure and specialty fencing. Our ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications are a testament to Anchor Bay Powder Coat’s commitment to world class Quality Management Systems.  Due to unprecedented growth and the reshoring of manufacturing jobs to the United States, Anchor Bay Powder Coat is seeking highly motivated team members who have a passion for contributing to the scaled growth of the leading advanced surface coating & finishing solutions provider in North America. We take pride in developing our team at all levels of the company and are seeking committed, hard-working candidates who have a bias for action and enjoy leading positive change within rapidly growing companies like ours.  DESCRIPTION As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll help fulfill customer orders by staying on track with production schedules, following safety and quality processes, and suggesting improvements to help us work smarter and faster. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines and participate in our 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate sandblasting equipment to clean and prepare metal surfaces according to production specifications.
• Inspect parts before and after blasting to ensure proper surface preparation and adherence to quality standards.
• Work independently to manage blasting schedules and meet production deadlines.
• Maintain blasting equipment and report any malfunctions or maintenance needs promptly.
• Stage and organize parts efficiently to support downstream processes.
• Support our ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management System by following standard procedures and documenting results.
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe as part of our lean manufacturing culture.
• Identify and report any safety concerns or process inefficiencies.
• Contribute to a positive, team-first environment while maintaining a high level of personal accountability.
• Remain flexible and open to assisting in other prep-related tasks when needed.
• Track and record production output and complete required documentation accurately.
• Maintain a customer-focused mindset, understanding that high-quality surface preparation is essential to final product performance.

QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive, and positive. Having a passion for exceptional customer service and support is a must. Being sensitive to the unpredictable demands and uncertainties associated with working in a specialty surface coating & finishing business is a requisite to delivering superior results and exceeding the expectations of our internal and external customers.
 OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Experience working well with others in team settings.
• Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines.
• Professional, respectful, and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Safety-focused with a track record of following procedures.
• Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments .

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours per shift, often on concrete floors.
• Regularly lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Work in an often hot, loud and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to powder coating materials, cleaning chemicals, and other industrial substances (PPE provided).
• Required to wear appropriate PPE, including gloves, respirators, safety glasses, and protective clothing, as needed.

OTHER

• Work schedule includes 7am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
• One mandatory Saturday per month, chosen by you.
• Opportunity for overtime based on production needs.