Blasters

Blasters

Cheetah Chassis Corp located in Berwick is currently accepting applications for qualified BLASTERS capable and eager to work safely in our fast-paced manufacturing operation. 

PAY

Cheetah has some of the best pay rates in the area! Qualified Blasters start at $20.75/hr.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time position responsible for prepping the trailer parts to be painted by clearing off impurities and rough welds while following safety and quality guidelines. Schedule is Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with possible overtime. This may include staying late, early starts (as early as 5:00 AM), or Friday overtime (typically no more than 8 hours, often ending by noon).

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

  • Perform daily pre-shift safety inspections and complete required checklists
  • Inspect hoses, couplers, wires, nozzles, and floor grating for damage or safety concerns
  • Clean equipment screens at the start of each shift
  • Safely move chassis into the blasting area, working in coordination with team members
  • Push and align chassis evenly onto rollers while maintaining awareness of pinch points
  • Identify and mark beam lettering for visibility during grinding and prep work
  • Grind twist locks and remove sharp edges as needed
  • Assist with opening and closing blast doors on both weld and assembly sides
  • Ensure all team members are wearing required PPE prior to blasting operations
  • Follow all company safety, quality, and production guidelines

COMPETENCIES

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

  • Ability to push and pull materials for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance
  • Ability to stand and remain on feet for 10+ hours per shift
  • Ability to wear a respirator helmet for extended periods
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Commitment to workplace safety

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the team member for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The job requires working in hot, dusty and noisy environments.

REQUIRED PPE

  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Glasses
  • Hearing Protection
  • Steel Toe Shoes with Metatarsals
  • Kneepads
  • Gloves
  • Respirator Helmet
  • Protective Jacket

All EMPLOYEES ON OUR TEAM WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • 40 HOURS VACATION AND 20 HOURS PERSONAL TIME AFTER 30 DAYS!

 

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY!

Download and fill out the Cheetah Career Application.

Submit application 2 ways:

1. Email to: rkunkle@cheetahchassis.com 

2. Mail to: 

Cheetah Chassis
3rd & Oak Streets,
P.O. Box 388,
Berwick, PA 18603