Grit Blaster

Job Description

Hamilton Tanks is looking for a skilled blaster to abrade steel tanks to remove adhering scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting media. A successful candidate will be able to examine the finished material to ensure conformance to quality specifications. The blaster will report directly to the shop supervisor.

Essential Functions:

*Performs a variety of tasks which may include but is not limited to the following physical demands

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Cleans grease and dirt from products.

Shovels or pours abrasives sand, grit, or steel shot of specified grate into a hopper

Inspect, start & maintain equipment that delivers blast mediums as well as regulate pressures that produce a safe and efficient environment.

Removes rust from metal surfaces with blasting agents by directing nozzles appropriately and/or using scrapers, brushes, or abrasive papers

Standing for over 8 hours a day

Lifting and carrying 50 pounds

Pushing and/or pulling 50 pounds

Walking on variable terrain (loose gravel, concrete flooring, asphalt)

Turning/twisting/bending at the waist

Forward and overhead reaching

Ability to wear respiratory protection for over 4 hours a day

Qualifications/Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent, required

Experience as an abrasive blaster or in a related field, preferred

*Knowledge of a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures or willingness and ability to train on other equipment and/or processes

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Working knowledge of manual sand and grit blasting machines, materials, processes, and practices

General knowledge of hand tools (chipping hammer and wire brush) and power tools (grinder, belt sander, palm sander)

Able to continuously demonstrate safe work practices

Visual acuity and peripheral perception of 70 degrees

Ability to pass background check, drug test, fit for duty test, and Respirator Fit Test (Pulmonary Function Test)

Compensation and Benefits:

Generous benefit package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance.

401k

Paid time off (PTO)