Blaster/Paint Prepper

ADP, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weldship Group in the United States is seeking a blasting operator responsible for preparing tube vehicles for painting, including blasting, masking, and debris removal. The role emphasizes attention to detail, safe working habits, and proper breathing apparatus usage to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Key tasks include surface prep, rust removal, sanding, and abrasive blasting of chassis or parts, with strict adherence to safety and storage protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or blasting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove accessories and mask surfaces to protect them from paint.
• Prep units including tubes, endplates, chassis, frame, housing parts for painting.
• Remove grease, dirt, paint and rust from vehicle surfaces for paint prep.
• Sand vehicle surfaces to remove flaws and improve adhesion for coats.
• Abrasive blast chassis and/or parts to bare metal conditions.
• Set up portable equipment as needed and disassemble/reassemble blaster.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Respirators

Job description

This position is responsible for the tube vehicle from initial separation of the tubes, through the restoration process and again when the tubes are reloaded back on the vehicle. Vehicle electrical fixtures, identification plates and placards, parts, related hardware, and roadworthiness are also responsibilities of the position. Additionally, vehicle preparation such as sandblasting, sheet metal repairs, general appearance, keeping within the blast profile of customer specifications are required.

This position requires great attention to detail, safe working habits, and the use of proper breathing apparatus. All work performed by this position must achieve the highest level of quality and accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Remove accessories from vehicles and mask other surfaces with tape to protect them from paint.
• Retrieve parts such as tie rods, endplates, etc. removed from the vehicle.
• Prep the units including tubes, endplates, chassis, frame, housing parts, etc. for painting.
• Remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust from vehicle surface in prep for paint applications.
• Sand the vehicle surfaces to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats.
• Abrasive blast chassis and/or parts to bare metal conditions.
• Set up portable equipment such as ladders and other equipment as needed.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble blaster and equipment.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Ensure cleanliness of booths and paint storage room.
• Ensure paint containers follow proper storage requirements for minimizing fumes.
• Communicate with fellow workers and supervisors regarding job irregularities as incurred.
• Perform trailer final stage checkout and touch up paint as directed.
• Complete paperwork for each unit on which work has been performed.
• Ensure respirators and other breathing apparatus are clean and maintained.
• Maintain safe working conditions by utilizing industry and Company safety policies (wearing safety glasses, steel tip safety shoes, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor which may include working in other areas of the facility.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Previous experience in manufacturing or blasting, 2+ years preferred.

The Weldship Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

This position is responsible for the tube vehicle from initial separation of the tubes, through the restoration process and again when the tubes are reloaded back on the vehicle. Vehicle electrical fixtures, identification plates and placards, parts, related hardware, and roadworthiness are also responsibilities of the position. Additionally, vehicle preparation such as sandblasting, sheet metal repairs, general appearance, keeping within the blast profile of customer specifications are required.

This position requires great attention to detail, safe working habits, and the use of proper breathing apparatus. All work performed by this position must achieve the highest level of quality and accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Remove accessories from vehicles and mask other surfaces with tape to protect them from paint.
• Retrieve parts such as tie rods, endplates, etc. removed from the vehicle.
• Prep the units including tubes, endplates, chassis, frame, housing parts, etc. for painting.
• Remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust from vehicle surface in prep for paint applications.
• Sand the vehicle surfaces to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats.
• Abrasive blast chassis and/or parts to bare metal conditions.
• Set up portable equipment such as ladders and other equipment as needed.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble blaster and equipment.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Ensure cleanliness of booths and paint storage room.
• Ensure paint containers follow proper storage requirements for minimizing fumes.
• Communicate with fellow workers and supervisors regarding job irregularities as incurred.
• Perform trailer final stage checkout and touch up paint as directed.
• Complete paperwork for each unit on which work has been performed.
• Ensure respirators and other breathing apparatus are clean and maintained.
• Maintain safe working conditions by utilizing industry and Company safety policies (wearing safety glasses, steel tip safety shoes, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor which may include working in other areas of the facility.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Previous experience in manufacturing or blasting, 2+ years preferred.

The Weldship Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Hours for this position are 6:00am - 2:30pm, M-F.