Abrasive Blaster Technician – Metal Finishing

FLSmidth; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth in Charleston, West Virginia, is seeking a Blaster to organize blasting operations, maintain equipment, and prepare finished surfaces per specifications. The role requires willingness to cross-train and adhere to strict health and safety standards in a heavy industrial setting.

Candidates should be prepared to work in a loud manufacturing environment, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow both written and verbal instructions to support project needs.

Qualifications

• Limited experience
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements including but not limited to fire hazards, compressed gases, electrical, chemical and mechanical devices
• Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time tracking purposes

Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans the use of blasting equipment and materials for the various projects
• Ensures that the blasting equipment is properly maintained and in a ready state of operation
• Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish using abrasive-blasting equipment
• Examines and measures finished surfaces to ensure conformance to specifications
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position

Job description

FLSmidth in Charleston, West Virginia, is seeking a Blaster to organize blasting operations, maintain equipment, and prepare finished surfaces per specifications. The role requires willingness to cross-train and adhere to strict health and safety standards in a heavy industrial setting.

Candidates should be prepared to work in a loud manufacturing environment, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow both written and verbal instructions to support project needs.