**Job Title: Sandblaster** **Job Description** Maintain communication at shift change between production leads regarding any situations that may impact production operation. Keep the Manager informed of all situations, activities, and deviations from normal operations. Serve as the primary problem solver for production issues within the area and escalate issues to the Manager as needed. Lead 6S activities and drive continuous improvement efforts in the area. Train or delegate training of employees as required. Evaluate skills and performance of employees and make appropriate recommendations for improvement. Monitor stock of consumable materials and report to the Manager when materials are low. Be familiar with work centers to give effective training, guidance, and advice. Provide support in identifying root cause and corrective action for quality issues. Participate in the interview process. Monitor compliance with all safety rules, work standards, and company policies. Assign work to production employees within the work center, follow up on assignments, monitor progress, and make task-related decisions to meet quality and schedule. **Responsibilities** + Maintain communication at shift change between production leads regarding any situations that may impact production operation. + Keep the Manager informed of all situations, activities, and deviations from normal operations. + Escalate employee matters to the Manager. + Serve as the primary problem solver for production issues within the area and escalate issues to the Manager as needed. + Lead 6S activities and drive continuous improvement efforts in the area. + Train or delegate training of employees as required. + Evaluate skills and performance of employees and make appropriate recommendations for improvement. + Monitor stock of consumable materials and report to the Manager when materials are low. + Be familiar with work centers to give effective training, guidance, and advice. + Provide support in identifying root cause and corrective action for quality issues. + Participate in the interview process. + Monitor compliance with all safety rules, work standards, and company policies. + Assign work to production employees within the work center, follow up on assignments, monitor progress, and make task-related decisions to meet quality and schedule. **Essential Skills** + High School Diploma or GED equivalent + Minimum of 2 years experience in a lead role in manufacturing + Experience using precision measuring instruments (gauge blocks, micrometers, height gauges, sine plates, optical gauges, etc.) + Ability to interpret blueprint reading and GD&T understanding + Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and team skills + Sound decision-making and time management skills + Basic MS Office computer skills + Experience working in and leading initiatives within a 'Lean' environment + Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Some college work completed is a plus + Previous sandblasting experience **Why Work Here?** Immediate eligibility for a full benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 401k with up to a 4% company match. 144 hours of Paid Time Off. 11 paid holidays per year. **Work Environment** A dynamic and collaborative manufacturing environment where safety is a top priority. Employees are expected to comply with all safety rules, work standards, and company policies. The facility operates with a focus on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Hillsboro, Oregon. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.