Shot Blaster & Machine Operator – Day/Night Shifts

Proactive Global; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Slough is seeking hard-working Shot Blaster / Machine Operators to join a specialist manufacturer serving diverse finishing industries. Based in Slough, you will operate shot blasting and surface preparation equipment to strip rust, paint, and contaminants from metal components.

You can work on day or night shifts; experience in metal finishing, polishing, deburring, fettling or Linishing is welcome. This role offers lots of hours and opportunities to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain abrasive blasting equipment to clean, smooth, or shape surfaces of materials
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Prepare surfaces by masking off areas not to be blasted
• Inspect surfaces after blasting to ensure quality standards are met
• Set up, operate, and monitor manual or automated shot blasting machines, blast pots, and air compressors.
• Strip old coatings, rust, and surface defects to meet specific industry standards.
• Conduct visual checks and surface profile inspections before and after blasting to identify defects.
• Perform daily checks, clean dust extraction/reclamation systems, replenish abrasive media, and maintain a tidy workspace.

Job description

Proactive Global in Slough is seeking hard-working Shot Blaster / Machine Operators to join a specialist manufacturer serving diverse finishing industries. Based in Slough, you will operate shot blasting and surface preparation equipment to strip rust, paint, and contaminants from metal components.

You can work on day or night shifts; experience in metal finishing, polishing, deburring, fettling or Linishing is welcome. This role offers lots of hours and opportunities to learn and progress.