Shot Blaster (from €16.00 an hour)

Robinson Distribution Ltd; Portarlington; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Distribution Limited in Portarlington seeks an experienced Shot Blaster to join our Painting Team. You will prepare steel chassis and assemblies, operate shot blasting equipment, and ensure surfaces meet quality standards.

This permanent full-time role offers a standard 40-hour week with overtime available. Pay starts at €16 per hour, with progression opportunities to become a Junior Painter as you gain competency.

Qualifications

• Experience in shot blasting or industrial surface preparation preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety guidelines.
• Basic level of English for safety communication.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate shot blasting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare steel chassis and assemblies for painting.
• Inspect surfaces to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain blasting equipment and report defects.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Painter and Production team to meet schedules.

Skills

Shot blasting

Surface preparation

Health and safety

Teamwork

English communication

Manual handling

Forklift license

Independent work

Tools

Shot blasting equipment

Industrial blasting equipment

Job description

About the Company

Robinson Distribution Limited is an established Irish manufacturer of trailers, cranes and bodies. We are seeking an experienced Shot Blaster to join our Painting Team. Portnahinch, Portarlington, Co Laois, R32 CD40.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate shot blasting equipment safely and efficiently
• Prepare steel chassis and assemblies for painting
• Inspect surfaces to ensure quality standards are achieved
• Maintain blasting equipment and report any defects
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures
• Work closely within the Painter and Production team to meet build schedules

Requirements

• Previous experience in shot blasting or industrial surface preparation preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow work instructions and safety guidelines
• Manual handling awareness
• Basic level of English required for safety communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically Fit
• Fork Truck license and experience is desirable for this role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of steel components and finished assemblies using shot blasting equipment to ensure surface quality prior to painting and finishing.

Development Opportunity

There is an opportunity to progress and train as a Junior Painter once competency in the shot blasting role is established.

Standard working week 40 hours.

Overtime is available but not mandatory.

Pay in line with experience and open to negotiation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay from €16 an hour depending on experience.