Industrial Blaster: Valve & Actuator Surface Prep Pro

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

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