Sandblaster

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: for the first 60-90 days your employment will be through a temp agency. This position is located in Sedro Woolley.

Responsibilities:

• Mask skids for sandblasting and painting.
• Clean and prepare skids for painting.
• Perform rigging techniques as per industry standards.
• Operate forklift and overhead cranes 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 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.
• Experience with Overhead crane 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.

Thank you to all applicants; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Sandblasting: 1 year (preferred)