Industrial Paint Blaster – Surface Prep Pro

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.; Riceville (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company bonus plan

Shift differential ($2/hour)

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Blaster to prepare surfaces for coatings and remove scale, rust, oils, and other contaminants.

You will use blasting equipment to ensure proper surface readiness and may assess surface texture against standards. Responsibilities include mixing blasting media to meet specs, applying masking as needed, handling materials, and completing quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write with average mechanical skills.
• Respirator training and usage is required.
• Ability to stand, kneel, and lie in prone position for extended periods.
• Ability to work from elevated surfaces.
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of applicable position experience
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Experience using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• The Blaster role will use equipment to prepare surfaces and remove scale, rust, oils, grease or other surface 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. Will apply protective masking as required to protect critical surfaces.
• Will truck, handle or position materials.
• Every employee is expected to: Complete required paperwork including documentation of quality control. Work safely and maintain the work area with high standards of housekeeping. Perform self-inspection and other required quality control functions at the employee's work station. Train and/or assist in the development of personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.

Skills

Read and write with mechanical skills

Respirator training

Standing/kneeling/prone positions

Elevated surface work

Lifting up to 35 pounds

1 year of experience

Team environment

Hand tools experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Blaster to prepare surfaces for coatings and remove scale, rust, oils, and other contaminants.

You will use blasting equipment to ensure proper surface readiness and may assess surface texture against standards. Responsibilities include mixing blasting media to meet specs, applying masking as needed, handling materials, and completing quality documentation.