Sandblaster

United Coatings Inc; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Plan with 3% match

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

United Coatings invites applications for the full-time position of experienced Sandblaster in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. The role focuses on sandblasting surfaces to prepare them for painting, then painting structural components, skids, vessels and pipes, with attention to safety and quality.

Your first 60–90 days will be via a temp agency; successful completion leads to a permanent full-time position with United Coatings. Join our team today to contribute to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar industry preferred.
• Certification is an asset.
• Previous experience with material handling preferred.
• Experienced in proper rigging.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Proficient in operation of painting equipment and supplies.
• Proficient in basic and industrial paint mixing and applications.
• Able to identify materials by dimensions.
• Proficient in English and Metric/SAE dimensions.
• Must have own transportation and valid Class 5 license.
• Must have Steel-Toed Boots.

Responsibilities

• Mask skids for sandblasting and painting.
• Clean and prepare skids for painting.
• Perform rigging techniques as per industry standards.
• Operate forklift to move material into, around and out of the blast/paint area.
• Shovel and/or pour abrasives such as sand or grit into the machine hopper.
• Mask specific areas of object to protect from abrading actions.
• Examine finished product to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Prepare finished product for shipping; report non-conforming material.

Skills

Safety awareness

Rigging

Forklift operation

Material handling

Paint mixing

Paint application

Dimensional identification

English proficiency

Transportation

Steel-toed boots

Tools

Painting equipment

Rigging tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

United Coatings invites applications for the full-time positions of experienced Sandblaster to become integral members of our Industrial Coatings team based in Sedro Woolley, Washington. We are seeking individuals who prioritize safety above all and possess experience with Sandblasting different types of material. Reporting directly to the Foreman, the Sandblaster is responsible for abrading surfaces of metal or hard composition objects to prepare them for painting, painting structural steel components, skids, vessels and pipes, includes moving material to and from the blasting / painting areas.

*Please note - your first 60-90 days of employment will be through our temp agency. Upon successful completion of this period, United Coatings will offer you a permanent full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Mask skids for sandblasting and painting.
• Clean and prepare skids for painting.
• Perform rigging techniques as per industry standards.
• Operate forklift to move material into, around and out of the blast/paint area
• Shovel and/or pour abrasives such as sand or grit into the machine hopper
• Mask specific areas of object to protect from abrading actions
• Examine finished product to ensure conformance to specifications
• Prepare finished product for shippingReport all non-conforming material to the department Supervisor

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a similar industry preferred.
• Certification an asset.
• Previous experience with material handling preferred.
• Experienced in proper rigging.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Possesses proficient operational knowledge of painting equipment and supplies.
• Proficient in basic and industrial paint mixing and applications.
• Ability to identify materials by dimensions.
• Proficient in both English and Metric\SAE dimensions.
• Must have own transportation and valid class 5 license
• Must have Steel Toed Boots.

We provide hands-on training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the industry. Providing ample opportunities to employees to achieve their career goals we encourage you to come and be a part of our Team today.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• Weekly Paychecks
• Retirement Plan with up to 3% match

Work Hours:

• AM Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Employment Type: Full-time

Salary:

• $27 Per Hour