Abrasive Blasters

Integrity Staffing Services; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem: $86 per day

Lodging provided

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Integrity Staffing Services, Inc. is seeking experienced Abrasive Blasters to support ship and submarine preservation work in Maine. Candidates must hold a Secret security clearance and have at least two years of abrasive blasting experience on commercial ships or U.S.

Navy ships/submarines. Responsibilities include blasting to remove coatings from submarine tanks and preparing surfaces for coating, with strict adherence to NAVSEA, SSPC, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required.
• Minimum of two years of abrasive blasting experience on commercial ships or U.S. Navy ships/submarines.
• SSPC C7 certification or NAVSEA-approved equivalent required; weekend certification can be arranged.
• Familiarity with SSPC-1, SSPC-5, and SSPC-10 standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform large-scale abrasive blasting to remove preservation coatings from submarine tanks.
• Prepare external hull, free-flood, and superstructure surfaces for coating.
• Perform small-area vacuum blasting on hull and interior surfaces.
• Stage, set up, operate, and maintain blasting equipment.
• Recover blast media and protect surrounding work areas.
• Work safely in confined spaces, including dusty and darkened tanks and voids.
• Follow NAVSEA, SSPC, shipyard safety and security requirements.

Skills

Secret clearance

Abrasive blasting experience

Naval/shipyard safety

Respiratory protection training

Equipment operation

Tools

Blasting equipment operation

Blast media handling

Job description

Integrity Staffing Services is seeking experienced Abrasive Blasters to support ship and submarine preservation work.

Candidates must have a Secret security clearance and at least two years of abrasive blasting experience on commercial ships or U.S. Navy ships/submarines.

Responsibilities

• Perform large-scale abrasive blasting to remove preservation coatings from interior and exterior submarine tanks, including storage and main ballast tanks.
• Prepare external hull, free-flood, and superstructure surfaces for coating.
• Perform small-area vacuum blasting on hull and interior surfaces.
• Stage, set up, operate, and maintain blasting equipment.
• Recover blast media and prepare and protect surrounding work areas.
• Work safely in confined and awkward spaces, including dusty and darkened tanks and voids.
• Follow applicable NAVSEA, SSPC, shipyard safety, and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Secret security clearance required.
• Must have a minimum of two years of abrasive blasting experience on commercial ships or U.S. Navy ships/submarines.
• SSPC C7 certification or NAVSEA-approved equivalent required for the work. Candidates without C7 may be considered; weekend certification will be arranged before performing work requiring it.
• Qualifications in surface preparation and coating application for critically coated areas, with familiarity with SSPC-1, 5, and 10 standards.
• Training in safe work involving lead, cadmium, chromium/chromic acid, arsenic, and mixed solvents.
• Proficiency in blasting equipment selection, operation, control, and maintenance.
• Training in confined-space blasting hazards, nozzle selection, lead paint removal, and work-area protection.
• Training and qualification to use required respirators, air-fed blast hoods, safety harnesses, and scaffolds/platforms.

Medical and Physical Requirements

Must meet required occupational medical clearance and surveillance requirements for assigned blasting materials and exposures.

Work requires respiratory protection, protective coveralls, and positive-pressure air-fed blast hoods, as applicable.

Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding work in confined spaces and from scaffolds or platforms, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pay and Travel

• Base Pay: $28.07 per hour
• Health & Welfare (H&W): An additional $5.44 per hour, for a combined rate of $33.51 per hour.
• Per Diem: $86 per day for meals and incidentals.
• Lodging: Company-paid hotel accommodations#I08