Sandblaster

Epsilon Industries Inc; Canada; Remote; CAD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon Industries Inc in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a Sandblaster to load sand, operate blasting equipment and prepare steel surfaces to the required finish.

This hands-on role demands physical stamina, strict safety practices, and reliability to meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will work with a team, follow procedures, and maintain a clean, safe workspace, with training provided on equipment and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• General industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand tools and a forklift safely.
• Regular attendance and reliability required.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands described.

Responsibilities

• Load bags of sand.
• Operate sandblasting equipment to clean, smooth, or roughen steel surfaces by directing abrasive materials (sand).
• Ensure the sandblasting process is carried out correctly and meets quality standards.
• Clean up the work area after sandblasting operations are completed to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Cross-trains and performs the work of other job tasks as directed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Regular attendance

Education

Highschool — grade 10/11 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Job description

The Sandblaster is responsible for producing high-quality work with zero defects and meeting work deadlines in a safe manner. This role entails loading and operating sandblasting equipment to clean and prepare steel to desired finishes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Loads bags of sand.
• Uses sandblasting equipment to clean, smooth, or roughen surfaces by directing high-pressure abrasive materials (sand), at the steel.
• Ensures the sandblasting process is carried out correctly and meets quality standards.
• Cleans up the work area after sandblasting operations are completed to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Cross-trains and performs the work of other job tasks as directed.

Job Qualifications

• Highschool – grade 10/11 or equivalent.
• General industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various hand tools and operate an industrial powered fork truck.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail

Contacts

Primarily internal shop staff to exchange information.

Effort (Physical & Sensory)

• Continuous standing (8-10 hours per day and up to 6 days a week)
• Regular walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, using fine motor skills; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regular lifting and/or moving material (50 lb)
• Regular vision/sensory demands: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus.
• Extremely repetitive tasks.

Working Conditions

• Be exposed to various environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, odours, noise and vibration (>80%)
• Sandblasting tasks are notably hot and dirty in nature.
• Operate machinery, forklifts, and other industrial equipment (<50%)
• Work at heights (<50%)
• Wear safety devices, clothing or other safety procedures (e.g., harnesses, safety goggles, ear protection and steel-toed boots) (>80%)