Sandblaster

Waiward Steel LP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sandblaster to join their team in Edmonton, Alberta. This permanent, full-time role involves using advanced sandblasting equipment to prepare steel surfaces for painting while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers competitive wages along with excellent benefits, including performance bonuses and allowances. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and looking for long-term employment in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Monthly performance bonus

RRSP's

Annual boot allowance

Safety glass coverage

$3 per hour for Night Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Recognized trade ticket or Apprenticeship information required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to organize work.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares surfaces for painting using sandblasting equipment.
• Regularly cleans and repairs sandblasting equipment.
• Tracks pieces from the load list as they are being completed.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to organize work

Education

Recognized trade ticket or Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Location:Edmonton, Alberta

Position:Permanent / Full Time

Positions Available: Weekend Shift - 1 (Training on Days)

Waiward Industrial LP is a unionized shop offering the highest paid wages in the industry! We offer great benefits, a monthly performance bonus, RRSP's, annual boot allowance & safety glass coverage, $3 per hour for Night Shift Differential as well as the opportunity for long-term employment.

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Sandblaster sandblasts steel using a hose of descaling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Cleans and prepares surface for painting using air-powered sandblasting equipment.
• Applies paper and masking tape to protect unpainted surfaces as required.
• Cleans and repairs sandblasting equipment regularly.
• Loads shop with blaster material.
• Assists painters in cutting in, striping and blowing down blasted steel and tracking piece numbers on reports.
• Tracks pieces from the load list as they are being completed.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Recognized trade ticket or Apprenticeship information
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to organize work

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to work outdoors with moderate noise, extreme temperatures and numerous hazards including equipment and toxic fumes.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing assembly specifications for extended periods of time; and extended reading. The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for painting in a variety of positions.

*Waiward is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.