Sandblaster

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Sandblaster to operate and maintain blasting equipment, prepare metal surfaces and apply masking materials. You will work with compressed air and abrasive media, ensure clean surfaces, and help load/unload parts for processing. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with safety certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months’ hands-on experience in sandblasting environment.
• Valid Confined Space Certification preferred.
• Forklift driving experience and/or certification would be considered an asset.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment including an air gun more than 120 PSI.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates, cleans, inspects and maintains all sandblasting equipment.
• Cleans materials and metal surfaces with sandblaster equipment.
• Loads and unloads blast booth with parts and trailers to be sandblasted.
• Applies masking materials to protect designated areas from abrasive action.
• Cleans the blasted material of any extra grit after completion of blasting.

Skills

Sandblasting experience

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification (asset)

Confined Space Certification (preferred)

Job description

The Sand Blaster is responsible for operating sandblasting equipment to clean surfaces using a combination of compressed air and an abrasive material, including steel grit. This first-class workmanship is for the preparation of metal materials to apply high-quality lasting finishes on Badger manufactured product.

Hour rates based on experience with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!

RESPONSIBILITES

What You'll Be Doing

• Sets up, operates, cleans, inspects and maintains all sandblasting equipment.
• Cleans materials and metal surfaces with sandblaster equipment.
• Loads and unloads blast booth with parts and trailers to be sandblasted.
• Apples masking materials to protect designated areas from abrasive action.
• Cleans the blasted material of any extra grit after completion of blasting.

Qualifications

What You'll Need For Success:

• Education high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months’ hand-on experience in sandblasting environment
• Valid Confined Space Certification preferred.
• Forklift driving experience and/or certification would be considered an asset.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies including an air gun more than 120 PSI.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds, standing/walking for extended periods, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in various weather conditions..