Manufacturing - Blaster

Newterra; Heber Springs (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in sustainable water solutions as a Blaster. In this role, you will prepare surfaces for paint application, ensuring quality and safety in a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience in blasting. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to critical water treatment systems.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Qualifications

• 1-3 years equivalent experience in blasting.
• Working knowledge of blasting materials and methods.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for paint application using abrasives.
• Operate and troubleshoot blasting tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow direction

Safety adherence

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Blasting materials and methods

Forklift

Job description

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Be a part of the Future of Sustainable Water Solutions with Newterra!

At Newterra, we’re not just engineering solutions—we’re redefining how industries manage water and wastewater sustainably. Every project we take on is a step toward a cleaner, greener planet, and our design team plays a vital role in making this vision a reality.

That's why we’re looking for a Blaster to join our mission. This isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to contribute to critical water treatment systems that drive efficiency and sustainability in industries like Food & Beverage, Energy, Manufacturing, and more.

Here, every design tells a story—one of smarter systems, more sustainable practices, and a shared commitment to preserving our planet for future generations. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s making waves in industrial water solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

At Newterra, we believe in taking the important step of investing in our employees. That is why we offer competitive benefit programs. Our Benefit programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, 401(k) Employer Match, Paid Holidays, and Paid Vacation as well as Sick Time.

Job Title: Blaster - AR

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Coating Supervisor

Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

Responsible for preparing surfaces for paint application using abrasives, media blasters, or other methods as advised.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment.
• Shovel or pour specified grade abrasives such as sand, grit, or shot into machine hopper.
• Operates, understands equipment processes and trouble-shoots all blasting tools and other equipment as required.
• Regulate air pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle.
• Directs blast or flow of abrasive mixture over surface or parts as specified.
• Mask specified areas of object to protect from blasting.
• Examine and measure finished product to ensure conformance to product specifications.
• In accordance with company procedures, relocates and prepares units for next operation.
• Clean and performing maintenance and repairs on company owned tools and equipment.
• May perform tasks above ground level.
• Operation and safe use of forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly working environment.
• Complies with all safety, personal protective equipment, and material handling requirements.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings as required.
• Continue to improve processes to increase efficiency in job function.
• Responsible for performing duties in a safe manner and promoting safety to others in accordance with Newterra’s safety policies and procedures. This includes reporting all safety concerns, equipment malfunctions, near-misses, and incidents to their manager immediately.
• Provide assistance to other departments, as needed.
• Accurately complete documents related to product quality, production efficiency or other reporting as required.
• Complies with Quality Management System standards in accordance Newterra’s internal quality standards.
• Responsible for completing all assigned training applicable to your position in the applicable timeframe.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED) plus 1-3 years equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of blasting materials, methods, and tools.
• Detail oriented to ensure the highest level of product quality.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Dependable.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to actively listen and follow direction and instructions.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Ability to stand on feet for long hours.
• Ability to adhere to strict safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.
• Safety training and certificates may be required.
  
  

Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment, and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable standing, stooping, or bending for long periods of time. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds of varying heights and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing environment and will be exposed to elements such as loud noise, hazardous equipment, heat, restrictive clothing (blast suits, hoods, supplied air unit), dirt, dust, fumes, and other materials. Exposure to hot or cold temperatures or inclement weather based on indoor or outdoor conditions. Company safety standards must be always followed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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