Industrial Abrasive Blasting Technician

Hamilton Tanks, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

10 paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Hamilton Tanks, LLC is seeking a skilled blaster to abrade steel tanks, removing scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt while imparting the specified finish using abrasive-blasting media.

The successful candidate will inspect finished material for conformance to quality specifications and report to the shop supervisor. This on-site role requires extensive standing and physical work as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as an abrasive blaster or in a related field is preferred.
• Willingness to train on equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Clean grease and dirt from products.
• Shovel or pour abrasives into hopper.
• Inspect finished material for conformance to specs.
• Operate and maintain blasting equipment and regulate pressures.
• Be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Safety procedures

Hand/tools usage

Respirator fit test

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sandblasting equipment

Grinders

Chipping hammer

Wire brush

Job description

Hamilton Tanks is looking for a skilled blaster to abrade steel tanks to remove adhering scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting media. A successful candidate will be able to examine the finished material to ensure conformance to quality specifications. The blaster will report directly to the shop supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of tasks which may include but is not limited to the following physical demands
• Cleans grease and dirt from products.
• Shovels or pours abrasives sand, grit, or steel shot of specified grate into a hopper
• Inspect, start & maintain equipment that delivers blast mediums as well as regulate pressures that produce a safe and efficient environment.
• Removes rust from metal surfaces with blasting agents by directing nozzles appropriately and/or using scrapers, brushes, or abrasive papers
• Standing for over 8 hours a day
• Lifting and carrying 50 pounds
• Pushing and/or pulling 50 pounds
• Walking on variable terrain (loose gravel, concrete flooring, asphalt)
• Turning/twisting/bending at the waist
• Forward and overhead reaching
• Ability to wear respiratory protection for over 4 hours a day

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Experience as an abrasive blaster or in a related field, preferred
• *Knowledge of a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures or willingness and ability to train on other equipment and/or processes
• Working knowledge of manual sand and grit blasting machines, materials, processes, and practices
• General knowledge of hand tools (chipping hammer and wire brush) and power tools (grinder, belt sander, palm sander)
• Able to continuously demonstrate safe work practicesVisual acuity and peripheral perception of 70 degrees
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, fit for duty test, and Respirator Fit Test (Pulmonary Function Test)

Compensation And Benefits

• Generous benefit package with medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability
• 401k
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill level