Blaster

Integrity Staffing Services, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem for non-local

Job summary

Integrity Staffing Services, Inc. seeks a Blaster in Newport News, VA to blast and coat surfaces on ships and components. You will operate blasting equipment, prepare steel surfaces, and apply protective coatings in a shipyard setting.

The role offers 3 shifts: 7am-3:30pm, 3:30pm-12am, and 11pm-7am, with a pay rate of $22–$27.31 per hour plus per diem for eligible non-locals. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must pass hair follicle drug test.
• Operates blasting equipment to prepare surfaces.
• Adheres to shipyard safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coats surfaces with protective materials using spray guns.
• Operate abrasive blasting equipment to prepare steel surfaces.
• Set up and maintain blast pots, hoses, and nozzles.
• Work in shipboard compartments and confined spaces.
• Maintain blasting pressure and nozzle distance.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Surface preparation

Spray painting

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Abrasive blasting equipment

Blast pots and hoses

Compressors

Nozzles

Job description

We have a wonderful opportunity foraBlasterpositioninNewportNews,Vawith one of our Clients in the ShipBuildingIndustry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to pass hair follicle drug testCoats surface of parts, assemblies, and finished products with protective or decorative materials such as paint, varnish, enamel, lacquer, dope, or stain using spray gunOperate abrasive blasting equipment to prepare steel and other metal surfaces for painting, coating, and corrosion protection.
• Perform surface preparation using abrasive media in accordance with shipyard specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Set up, operate, and maintain blast pots, hoses, nozzles, compressors, and related blasting equipment.
• Work in shipboard compartments, tanks, machinery spaces, dry docks, and other confined or industrial areas.
• Maintain proper blasting pressure, abrasive flow, nozzle distance, and work techniques to achieve the required surface profile.

HOURS:

• Must be open to all 3 shifts1st shift-7am-3:30pm2nd 3:30pm-12am3rd shift 11pm-7am

PAY:

PAY:$22-$27.31/Hour based on experience.$135Per Diem is offered forNon-localfor those that qualify #ISS