Industrial Abrasive Blaster — Surface Prep for Heavy Equipment

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition subsidies and employee dev't

On-the-job training

Paid holidays

Job summary

New Flyer, North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, is seeking an Industrial Abrasive Blaster to perform surface preparation on bus frames and steel components, using high-pressure blasting equipment to remove corrosion and contaminants for optimal coating adhesion.

Ideal candidates bring industrial blasting experience or transferable skills from related trades, with SSPC/NACE training preferred, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work in protective gear for extended periods on

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial abrasive blasting or transferable skills from related trades.
• Certification or training through SSPC/NACE AMPP such as SSPC C7 or CIP Level 1 (preferred).
• Ability to safely operate high-pressure blasting equipment and ventilation systems.
• Strong safety awareness in confined spaces and high‑pressure environments.
• Physically fit to work in protective gear for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn advanced blasting and coating techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform abrasive blasting on bus frames and steel components to SSPC/NACE standards.
• Operate and maintain blast pots, nozzles, hoses, air compressors, dust collectors, and ventilation systems.
• Apply various blast media (steel grit, shot, garnet, aluminum oxide) for corrosion removal and coating adhesion.
• Inspect surfaces to ensure cleanliness, profile, and uniformity meet coatings requirements.
• Follow respiratory protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, and PPE safety protocols.
• Support coating/painting teams by ensuring surfaces are properly prepared for primers and paints.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance of blasting systems.

Skills

Industrial blasting experience

SSPC/C7 or NACE AMPP training

Safety-focused

Physical fitness

Tools

Blast pots

Air compressors

PPE safety equipment

Job description

New Flyer, North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, is seeking an Industrial Abrasive Blaster to perform surface preparation on bus frames and steel components, using high-pressure blasting equipment to remove corrosion and contaminants for optimal coating adhesion.

Ideal candidates bring industrial blasting experience or transferable skills from related trades, with SSPC/NACE training preferred, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work in protective gear for extended periods on