Job Description

MEDIA BLASTER/CHIP AND GRINDER

Waev Inc. is an electric mobility OEM founded in 2021 to manufacture, distribute, market, and support the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger brands. GEM was the first commercially-produced, street-legal low-speed vehicle in the United States. GEMs shuttle people and goods across city centers, residential communities, government campuses, colleges and universities, and other micro-environments. Founded in 1949, Taylor-Dunn burden carriers, personnel carriers, and stockchasers have been trusted solutions in a broad range of commercial environments and provide premium reliability, safety features, and all-electric efficiency for industrial grade applications. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. Waev's headquarters and factory are located in Anaheim, California.

Job Summary:

Ensures that all weldments and frame structures are properly prepared through Chip and Grind and Media Blasting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Chip and Grinder

• Prepares surface of weldments to ensure a smooth painting surface.
• Ensures that vehicle surfaces are properly prepared for painting.
• Responsible for the proper use of various types and grits of sandpaper, and the mixing, use and application of various types of body fillers and body putty.
• Responsible for removing weld seams, spot welds, dents and scratches from metal surfaces.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Media Blasting

• Check equipment at beginning of shift for proper operation. 
• Ensure enough media is in booth system.
• Replenish media used back in the booth system (shovel media to elevator screen).
• Move frame and/or components into booth for media blasting (order to be directed by team lead or supervisor).
• Move frames and/or components into paint prep area after media blasting.
• Monitor system gauges to ensure booth is operating within requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

• Ability to work with all types of hand tools such as disc grinders, sanders and pneumatic wire wheels.
• Attention to quality.
• Must work well in a team environment.

Physical Demand:

• May have exposure to loud noise levels, dust, fumes and chemicals.
• Requires extensive use of the eyes and firm grasping and/or fine manipulation using both hands.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, reach overhead, perform strong pinch and grip, push pull up to 100lbs, and stand/walk up to 8 hours per day.