Abrasive Blaster: Shipyard High-Pressure Specialist

Hutco Inc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Abrasive Blasters for work at Newport News Shipbuilding. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience using high-pressure blast equipment and be capable of working safely in physically demanding shipyard environments.

This position is for Abrasive Blasters and is not a BMEO or Ultra-High Pressure Water Blaster role. Daily respirator use may be required, and the rate of pay is $27.31 per hour plus a $120 per diem for those who qualify.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience using high-pressure blast equipment.
• Experience working in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience working in confined spaces.
• Experience working at heights.
• Experience using a blaster air-fed helmet and/or soft-hood air-fed respirator.
• Must be a United States Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Abrasive blasting operations at Newport News Shipbuilding sites.
• Operate high-pressure blasting equipment while wearing PPE.
• Maintain safety protocols during demanding shipyard work.

Skills

High-pressure blasting

Confined spaces

Working at heights

Respirator PPE use

US Citizenship

Job description

Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Abrasive Blasters for work at Newport News Shipbuilding. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience using high-pressure blast equipment and be capable of working safely in physically demanding shipyard environments.

This position is for Abrasive Blasters and is not a BMEO or Ultra-High Pressure Water Blaster role. Daily respirator use may be required, and the rate of pay is $27.31 per hour plus a $120 per diem for those who qualify.