Blaster

EPIC Piping; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading training

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Career growth through mentorships

Coaching from leaders

Supportive environment

Job summary

Epic Piping seeks a reliable Blaster to support our Paint team. You will abrade surfaces, mask areas, regulate abrasive flow, operate blast equipment, and inspect parts to ensure compliance with specifications. This role offers hands-on work on a national and global scale within a collaborative environment.

We value safety, training, and career growth, with company-paid benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match. Join Epic Piping to build your skills alongside industry leaders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Abrade surfaces of metal or hard bodies using abrasive-blasting equipment.
• Mask specified areas to protect from abrading action.
• Regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture.
• Operate equipment to direct blast over surfaces.
• Examine finished parts for conformance to specifications.
• Read plans or specifications to determine work activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for a Blaster to be an integral part of our Paint team. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal ofbuildingour workforce with the most talented employees. You’ll have an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects on a national and global scale. We can meet you at any skill level, whether you are just starting your career or have years of experience under your belt.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• 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: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
• Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel.
• Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts.
• May examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications
• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
• Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
• Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
• Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
• Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces using abrasive tools or machines.
• Tend machines that pump paint concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to metal or hard-composition objects.
• Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
• Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; preferred
• Experience: 1 to 2 Years' Experience in field or related area
• Computer Skills: Not applicable
• Certification/Licenses: None specifically required

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Industry-leading training and development programs
• Competitive insurance and benefit options
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans available (50% company match up to 6% contributed by the employee)
• Career growth opportunities through hands-on training and mentorships
• Work alongside industry leaders and mentors
• Training and development programs to help you build the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your role and advance your career.
• Coaching from experienced leaders who are dedicated to helping you grow and reach your full potential.
• Opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities that will stretch your abilities and expand your horizons.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where you are encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to our shared goals.

WHO WE ARE:

Epic Piping is one of the largest privately owned and the fastest-growing pipe fabrication firms in the world. With over three decades of experience and backgrounds extending from engineering to welding, Epic Piping provides unmatched experience servicing the chemical, power, refining, offshore, and oil & gas industries.

As an equal opportunity employer, Epic Piping is committed to the development of its employees and strives to promote an environment that fosters personal training and development.

At Epic Piping, we believe that investing in our employees is essential to our success. That's why we're looking for motivated individuals who are willing to invest in themselves and their future.

• Training and development programs to help you build the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your role and advance your career.
• Coaching from experienced leaders who are dedicated to helping you grow and reach your full potential.
• Opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities that will stretch your abilities and expand your horizons.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where you are encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to our shared goals.

If you're someone who is committed to continuous learning and personal growth, we'd love to hear from you.