Traveling Abrasive Blaster - Shipyard, First Shift, Per Diem

Tradesmen International; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation Pay

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is actively hiring Traveling Abrasive Blasters for projects in the Newport News, VA area. This first-shift role pays $27.31/hour DOE with $140/day per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the site, offering a path to steady work with a leading craftsman network.

Responsibilities include operating blasting gear, working in tanks and confined spaces, and surface preparation to coating specs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years using high pressure blast equipment.
• Experience in physically demanding environments and confined spaces.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass background and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, corrosion, and coatings.
• Work inside ship tanks, compartments, hulls, dry docks, and confined spaces.
• Prepare surfaces to required cleanliness and surface profile per coating system.

Skills

High pressure blasting

Safety compliance

Confined spaces

Height access

Drug screening

US citizenship

Job description

Tradesmen International is actively hiring Traveling Abrasive Blasters for projects in the Newport News, VA area. This first-shift role pays $27.31/hour DOE with $140/day per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the site, offering a path to steady work with a leading craftsman network.

Responsibilities include operating blasting gear, working in tanks and confined spaces, and surface preparation to coating specs.