Blaster

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Pharmacy Plans

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. in Newton, IA is seeking a Blaster to prepare materials and surfaces for coatings. You will use hand tools to remove scale, dirt, and old coatings, learn system components to avoid downtime, and ensure worker safety while maintaining quality.

Daily housekeeping and team collaboration are essential to success. The role requires basic English proficiency, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 1 year blasting experience preferred.
• Hand tool experience preferred.
• Read, write and speak proficiently in English.
• Desire to learn and grow in the role.
• Team player who is flexible, dependable and punctual.
• Organized and adaptable with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Operate blaster processes to prepare interior/exterior surfaces.
• Use hand tools to remove scale, corrosion, paint, and dirt from surfaces.
• Learn system components to avoid downtime and ensure safety.
• Maintain safety of all team members and adhere to safety protocols.
• Maintain and improve product quality and perform daily housekeeping.
• Maintain and repair wearable items as needed.

Skills

Blasting experience

Hand tools

English proficiency

Desire to learn

Team player

Flexibility

Dependable and punctual

Organized

Adaptable

Time management

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers.

Arcosa Wind Towers currently hiring for a Blaster. As a Blaster you'll prepare materials, surfaces, and structures for coverage with paint, laminate, rubber, or other material.

Job Location:

Newton, IA

What you'll do:

• Maintain attendance within acceptable standards
• Use hand tools to remove scale, corrosion, paint, and dirt from interior and/or exterior product surfaces
• Learn system components to avoid downtime
• Assure safety of all team members
• Maintain and improve quality
• Daily housekeeping
• Maintain and repair wearable items

What you'll need:

• 1 year blasting experiencing is preferred
• Hand tool experience is preferred
• Read, write and speak proficiently in English
• Desire to learn
• Team player
• Flexible
• Dependable and punctual
• Organized
• Adaptable
• Time management

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Activating the potential of our people,
• Caring for our customers,
• Optimizing operations and
• Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

Safety Sensitive:

Yes

• Health & Pharmacy Plans
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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