2nd Shift Sandblasting Technician — Metal Finishing Pro

Central Power Systems & Services; Platte City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Training and development

Job summary

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking a Sandblasting Technician for the 2nd Shift in Platte City, MO. You will operate abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, mill scale, and old coatings from metal parts and assemblies, preparing surfaces for paint or powder coating.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, safety focus, and the ability to follow work orders and masking requirements. Prior experience in industrial painting, fabrication, or manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to wear PPE and complete respirator clearance, training, and fit testing.
• Experience in abrasive blasting, industrial painting, powder coating, fabrication, or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate abrasive blasting equipment in designated blast booths or work areas.
• Review work orders and drawings to confirm surface preparation and masking requirements.
• Protect threads and machined surfaces from blasting damage.
• Blast metal parts and assemblies to meet required surface cleanliness and profile.
• Inspect blasted surfaces for missed areas, contamination, or defects and perform rework as needed.
• Remove residual blast media and stage finished parts for paint or powder coating.
• Perform pre-use equipment checks and report damaged hoses, worn nozzles, or ventilation concerns.
• Follow site procedures for blast booth operation, dust control, respiratory protection, and PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Read work orders

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Hoist operation

Job description

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking a Sandblasting Technician for the 2nd Shift in Platte City, MO. You will operate abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, mill scale, and old coatings from metal parts and assemblies, preparing surfaces for paint or powder coating.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, safety focus, and the ability to follow work orders and masking requirements. Prior experience in industrial painting, fabrication, or manufacturing is a plus.