Blaster

Emerson; City Of Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Wangara, WA, is seeking a hands-on Blaster to prepare valves, actuators, and equipment for painting, refurbishment, and assembly. You will operate abrasive blasting, lifting equipment, and related tools while maintaining safety and quality standards on site.

The role emphasizes accurate surface prep, equipment inspections, and adherence to procedures in a busy industrial environment. A valid LF forklift and overhead crane licence are preferred, with a focus on teamwork and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in abrasive blasting, surface preparation, manufacturing, fabrication, industrial maintenance, or a related environment.
• An LF Forklift Licence.
• An Overhead Crane Licence.
• Experience using overhead cranes, lifting equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to follow work instructions and interpret drawings or technical documentation.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform abrasive blasting on valves, actuators, fabricated components, and customer-returned equipment to meet required surface preparation standards.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, coating, inspection, assembly, and refurbishment activities.
• Remove rust, scale, coatings, and contaminants while achieving specified cleanliness and surface profile requirements.
• Safely operate blasting equipment, recovery systems, overhead cranes, forklifts, and associated tools.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
• Support quality inspections by ensuring components meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Handle materials safely and protect critical surfaces from damage during the blasting process.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to a strong safety culture by following workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Surface preparation

Industrial maintenance

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Tools

LF Forklift Licence

Overhead Crane Licence

Job description

Job Description

Are you someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys working in a hands-on industrial environment? We are looking for a Blaster to join our team in Wangara, Western Australia. In this role, you will play a critical part in preparing valves, actuators, fabricated products, and customer equipment for painting, assembly, repair, and refurbishment through abrasive blasting processes. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help ensure our products meet the high standards our customers rely on.

Are you someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys working in a hands-on industrial environment? We are looking for a Blaster to join our team in Wangara, Western Australia. In this role, you will play a critical part in preparing valves, actuators, fabricated products, and customer equipment for painting, assembly, repair, and refurbishment through abrasive blasting processes. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help ensure our products meet the high standards our customers rely on.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Perform abrasive blasting on valves, actuators, fabricated components, and customer-returned equipment to meet required surface preparation standards.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, coating, inspection, assembly, and refurbishment activities.
• Remove rust, scale, coatings, and contaminants while achieving specified cleanliness and surface profile requirements.
• Safely operate blasting equipment, recovery systems, overhead cranes, forklifts, and associated tools.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
• Support quality inspections by ensuring components meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Handle materials safely and protect critical surfaces from damage during the blasting process.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to a strong safety culture by following workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Who You Are

You take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. You consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances, and adapt positively when facing change or setbacks. You work collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives and communicate clearly to support safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Experience in abrasive blasting, surface preparation, manufacturing, fabrication, industrial maintenance, or a related environment.
• An LF Forklift Licence.
• An Overhead Crane Licence.
• Experience using overhead cranes, lifting equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to follow work instructions and interpret drawings or technical documentation.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Experience in valve assembly, repair, or refurbishment activities.
• Experience working in a workshop, engineering, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and inspection requirements.
• First Aid Certification.
• Manual handling training.

Our Culture and Commitment To You

At Emerson, your work matters. Every component you prepare contributes to solutions used by customers across critical industries worldwide. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow their careers.

You'll join a team that prioritises safety, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. Whether you're an experienced blaster looking for your next opportunity or someone with transferable industrial experience seeking to expand your skills, we'll provide an environment where you can learn, contribute, and succeed.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.