Surface Prep Technician – Industrial Blasting

Hamilton Tanks, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Compensation based on experience

Job summary

Hamilton Tanks, LLC is seeking an Industrial Abrasive Blasting Technician to prepare heavy steel tanks by removing grease, scale, paint, and rust to meet exact surface specs for welding and painting.

You will operate blasting equipment, select appropriate media, monitor pressures, and inspect finished surfaces to ensure conformance to project standards while maintaining safety and throughput on the shop floor. A valid pre-employment screening is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as an abrasive blaster or in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of field concepts, practices, and procedures or willingness to train on equipment/processes.
• Working knowledge of manual sand and grit blasting machines, materials, processes, and practices.
• General knowledge of hand and power tools and safety practices.
• Ability to continuously demonstrate safe work practices.
• Visual acuity and peripheral perception of 70 degrees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean products by removing grease and dirt prior to blasting.
• Load abrasive media into hoppers.
• Set up, start, and maintain blasting equipment; regulate pressures for safety and efficiency.
• Direct blast nozzles to remove rust and coatings; use scrapers, brushes, and abrasive papers as needed.
• Examine finished material and verify conformance to quality specifications.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Equipment operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety awareness

Visual acuity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chipping hammer

Wire brush

Grinder

Belt sander

Palm sander

Job description

Hamilton Tanks, LLC is seeking an Industrial Abrasive Blasting Technician to prepare heavy steel tanks by removing grease, scale, paint, and rust to meet exact surface specs for welding and painting.

You will operate blasting equipment, select appropriate media, monitor pressures, and inspect finished surfaces to ensure conformance to project standards while maintaining safety and throughput on the shop floor. A valid pre-employment screening is required.