Abrasive Blaster/Sand Blaster

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning environment

Career advancement opportunities

Employee social events

Tuition subsidies for courses

Job summary

A leading bus manufacturer in Winnipeg is seeking an entry-level Abrasive Blaster to ensure the durability of their buses. Your role involves preparing, sandblasting, and cleaning bus frames while adhering to strict safety standards. Ideal for candidates with a background in abrasive blasting or industrial painting, offering competitive wages and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial blasting, painting, or surface treatment preferred.
• Read and interpret technical instructions for precision and quality.
• Comfortable in a physically demanding environment following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bus frames for blasting and coating applications.
• Remove contaminants using sandblasting techniques.
• Operate and maintain blasting equipment safely.
• Adhere to strict workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Understanding of surface preparation and abrasive blasting techniques

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Effective teamwork

Job description

Overview

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader with multiple locations in North America. It offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands, and infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions to provide safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. More information is available at www.newflyer.com.

Position Summary

As an Abrasive Blaster on the Corrosion Team, you play a key role in ensuring the longevity and durability of New Flyer buses. You will be responsible for sandblasting, washing, and prepping the bus frame to meet strict quality and safety standards. This position requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to workplace safety while working with high-pressure air lines, confined spaces, and abrasive materials.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package
• A continuous learning environment
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company
• NFI Group was named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth time since the competition was established in 2007
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Follow blueprints and process sheets to properly prepare bus frames for blasting and coating applications
• Abrasive Blasting & Cleaning: Remove contaminants, rust, and old coatings using sandblasting techniques and high-pressure air lines to create a clean, uniform surface
• Coating Application Support: Work closely with the painting and finishing team to ensure surfaces are prepped correctly for optimal adhesion and coating performance
• Equipment & Maintenance: Operate and maintain blasting equipment, ensuring safe and efficient functionality while monitoring wear on abrasive materials
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to strict workplace safety procedures, especially when working at heights, in confined spaces, and with high-pressure equipment

Qualifications

• Understanding of surface preparation and abrasive blasting techniques—experience in industrial blasting, painting, or surface treatment is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process sheets, and technical instructions to ensure precision and quality
• Attention to detail when assessing pre-blasted surfaces for defects and readiness for the next phase
• Physical stamina and safety awareness—comfortable working in a physically demanding environment and following all PPE, ventilation, and equipment safety protocols
• Effective teamwork and independent work ability—collaborate in a team-oriented environment while taking initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision

Our Why

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

About NFI Group

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting