Production Support Specialist - Blast Booth

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES 

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting areas of the Blast Paint booth team. Will be cross trained in multiple areas to support production needs.  

Hours: S-Th, 10:00 P.M. - 6:30 A.M.

VALUES

• Innovation
• Commitment & Passion
• Integrity
• Team & Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cross train in areas of Blast Paint Booth Operations, outlined below

Other duties as assigned

Blast Booth Operation 

• Operate media blast booth to blast parts with hose, removing imperfections to a certain surface finish to prepare for coating
• Set up media blast apparatus in a safe manner
• Load materials into machinery and equipment, using hand tools.
• Perform operator maintenance to booth and spray hose
• Checks all finished work for obvious defects prior to final inspection

Wash Booth 

• Move cart with parts into wash booth
• Remove all surface contamination from blasted parts to prepare for powder coating
• Blows off excess water from parts after wash
• Monitors and treats waste stream water before it is sent down the drain

Painting 

• Set-up, operate, and maintain powder paint booths
• Places products for painting on movable platforms
• Apply base layer of primer coating prior to powder coat
• Apply powder paint coating to parts
• Moves and stages painted products in drying room
• Adheres to all environmental, health, safety rules and regulations, and work instructions
• Maintain equipment and leads preventative maintenance on equipment
• Ensures quality standards are met and makes necessary adjustments when required
• Performs adhesion tests and verifies results to determine quality
• Clean out overspray powder in booth prior to completing color change over

Kitting 

• Pull, package, and label all customer orders for on time shipment and delivery
• Communicate and document missing or wrong parts or information for controls system update

ATTRIBUTES

• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to stand for majority of shift
• Comfortable with cross-training
• Takes ownership and pride in delivering a high-quality product

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic computer knowledge, preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Able to grasp, push, pull for the majority of the shift
• Understands lock out/tag out procedures
• High school diploma/GED preferred

The target hourly range is $19.00 - $22.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. This position qualifies for a shift differential of $4.00 per hour. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs. 

In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here. 

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