Blast Operator - 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Production
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Position Location:
16875 W Ryerson Rd., New Berlin, WI 53151
Position
Hours:
1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Position Wage: $18.00 - $25.85 per hour
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Benefits- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) – Company matched 50% on the first 4%.
- Paid Time Off – Accrued annually with 80 hours for the first year of service
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to employee
- Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans at no cost to the employee
- Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in Therm Tech's Insurance
- Therm Tech provides the opportunity to earn enough HSA funds to offset the deductible of health insurance when employee and spouse (if applicable) have a yearly physical with Therm Tech's On-Site Clinic and participate in the Employee Wellness Program.
- Employee assistance program:
Confidential 24/7 support and short-term counseling - Tuition reimbursement / Professional development assistance
- Other:
On-site Clinic services (On-demand Urgent and Primary Care, Virtual Video Visits, Chiropractic Care, and Health Coaching) available to all employees and their family, at no additional costs, even if they are not covered by Therm Tech's health insurance- Discounted Standard Process supplements
- Free Uniforms, Safety Equipment, and Employee recognition (PIN) program
The Blast Operator is responsible for ensuring the blasting/Load Make-Up cell is running safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include working in several different production areas and being adaptable to fulfill the needs of fellow team members. Inspecting equipment throughout the shop and promptly reporting any concerns to the shift supervisions will be crucial.
Job Duties & Responsibilities- Be knowledgeable in and enforce racking & loading procedures, tagging procedure, and lot control procedures
- Safe & efficient operations of all production equipment
- Prioritize processing based on schedule
- Perform inspection using correct methods
- Document & report any maintenance issues to shift foreman
- Monitor & program all furnaces to process correct parameters
- Understand the processing of all material within production areas
- Ensure plant organization and cleanliness
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (citizen or lawful permanent resident; no sponsorship)
- Position must satisfy ITAR (DSP-5) compliance; candidates must be a lawful permanent resident or protected individual; foreign persons require DSP-5 license
- All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test and background check
- May be required to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification
- May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends
- Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods in a non-climate controlled industrial environment
- Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions
- Capable of lifting and carrying at least 25-pound objects throughout shift
- Must be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, etc.
- Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
- Must demonstrate ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
- Must demonstrate ability to perform fundamental mathematical skills and concepts (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, basic algebra and geometry)
- Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
- Ability to hear in person and via phone
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
ExperiencePrior factory work, blasting, or heat-treating experience preferred
Hard Skills- Basic computer skills
- Safety-focused mindset
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Adaptability
- Self-motivated
- Able to work collaboratively with others
- Willingness to learn & take direction
Full-time
Job FunctionManagement and Manufacturing
Therm Tech does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, or placement agencies. Please do not directly contact our executives or managers via email or phone. All such correspondence will not be returned. Direct contacts should be directed to
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