Blaster (5P100 bldg 350)

Akima; Chambersburg, Northern (Franklin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations in Pennsylvania is seeking a Blaster to remove rust, scale, paint and other materials from metal surfaces while operating abrasive blasting equipment and preparing items for blasting.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to learn forklift operation if needed; a 2nd shift may be assigned based on workload. Akima offers competitive pay and benefits in a safety‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in the field.
• Must be able to lean and operate forklift upon request.

Responsibilities

• Removes rust, scale, paint, corrosion, and other foreign materials from metal and non-metal surfaces.
• Operates abrasive blasting equipment, including automatic blasting bays, nozzle blasting chambers, and blasting booths.
• Prepares items for blasting by masking, covering, and protecting areas as required.
• Sorts and organizes work based on the type, size, and condition of items.
• Sets up blasting equipment and selects the appropriate abrasive material for each job.
• Adjusts blast nozzle angles, distances, and air pressure to achieve proper surface cleaning.
• Positions and manipulates items to ensure thorough and effective blasting.
• Maintains proper levels of blasting materials and monitors equipment during operation.
• Follows all required safety procedures and uses appropriate protective equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance and routine upkeep on blasting equipment.
• Must obtain and maintain a forklift license upon request.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Abrasive blasting equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a Blaster to work in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Removes rust, scale, paint, corrosion, and other foreign materials from metal and non-metal surfaces.
• Operates abrasive blasting equipment, including automatic blasting bays, nozzle blasting chambers, and blasting booths.
• Prepares items for blasting by masking, covering, and protecting areas as required.
• Sorts and organizes work based on the type, size, and condition of items.
• Sets up blasting equipment and selects the appropriate abrasive material for each job.
• Adjusts blast nozzle angles, distances, and air pressure to achieve proper surface cleaning.
• Positions and manipulates items to ensure thorough and effective blasting.
• Maintains proper levels of blasting materials and monitors equipment during operation.
• Follows all required safety procedures and uses appropriate protective equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance and routine upkeep on blasting equipment.
• Must obtain and maintain a forklift license upon request.

NOTE: This Blaster position may be assigned to work 2nd Shift based on workload and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in the field.
• Must be able to lean and operate forklift upon request.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.