Blaster (Night Shift)

EPIC Piping; Livingston (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance and benefit options

Paid vacation and holiday time

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

EPIC Piping is seeking a Blaster to join our Paint team in Livingston, Louisiana. This role involves working with abrasive materials to prepare surfaces for finishing and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED and have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. We offer industry-leading training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Ability to work with abrasive blasting equipment.
• Strong attention to safety and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Abrasively blast surfaces to remove contaminants and prepare them for finishing.
• Mask areas to protect surfaces during the blasting process.
• Operate equipment to regulate pressure for abrasive flow.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Attention to detail

Field experience

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 of building our 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

• Abrade surfaces of metal or hard‑composition objects to remove 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.
• Mask specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
• Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel.
• Start 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 in the 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.
• 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. As a member of our team, you will have access to training and development programs, coaching from experienced leaders, and opportunities to take on new challenges that will help you grow professionally.