Industrial Blaster: Surface Prep & Coatings

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.; Riceville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. in the United States is seeking a Blaster to prepare surfaces by removing scale, rust, oils, and grease using blasting equipment. This role supports coatings preparation and quality control on refuse truck bodies.

You will work standing or kneeling at times, follow safety protocols, complete paperwork, and contribute to a clean, efficient work area. The position offers hourly pay and opportunities for onsite training.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write with average mechanical skills.
• Respirator training and usage is required.
• Ability to work in standing, kneeling, and prone positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work from elevated surfaces.
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently performs manual labor using surface preparation equipment to remove contaminants.
• Assures blasted surfaces are clean and uniform per visual profile/etch standards; able to use surface profilometer.
• Mixes and meters blasting media to achieve customer requirements or Company standards; applies protective masking as required.
• Moves, trucks, or positions materials.
• Completes required paperwork including documentation of quality control; maintains safety and housekeeping; performs self-inspection and may train others.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervision.

Skills

Reading and writing

Mechanical skills

Respirator training

Job description

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. in the United States is seeking a Blaster to prepare surfaces by removing scale, rust, oils, and grease using blasting equipment. This role supports coatings preparation and quality control on refuse truck bodies.

You will work standing or kneeling at times, follow safety protocols, complete paperwork, and contribute to a clean, efficient work area. The position offers hourly pay and opportunities for onsite training.