Surface Blaster Technician - 1st Shift

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.; Riceville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

401k with company match

Company bonus plan

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Blaster to prepare surfaces using blasting equipment and to remove scale, rust, and oils for coating applications. The role supports a high-performance refuse truck body manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities include ensuring surfaces meet visual and profilometer standards, handling blasting media, applying masking, and maintaining accurate quality documentation. Safety, teamwork, and adherence to process are essential.

Qualifications

• Reads and writes with basic mechanical ability.
• Respirator training and usage required.
• Able to stand, kneel, and be in prone position for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Uses surface preparation equipment to remove scale, rust, oils, and grease.
• Ensures surfaces are clean and uniform per standards.
• Mixes blasting media and applies masking as needed.
• Drives, handles, or positions materials as required.
• Completes quality-control paperwork and maintains a clean work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & writing

Respirator training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Blaster to prepare surfaces using blasting equipment and to remove scale, rust, and oils for coating applications. The role supports a high-performance refuse truck body manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities include ensuring surfaces meet visual and profilometer standards, handling blasting media, applying masking, and maintaining accurate quality documentation. Safety, teamwork, and adherence to process are essential.