Join the Team That Builds Chassis Used Across North America
PIC Trailers is seeking hardworking, dependable individuals to join our Blast Department. As a Sandblaster, you'll play a critical role in preparing chassis for painting by removing rust, scale, weld spatter, and other surface contaminants to ensure a high-quality finished product.
This is a hands-on position in a manufacturing environment where you'll work with industrial blasting equipment, grinders, hand tools, and material handling equipment. If you enjoy physical work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want to be part of a team that builds products used throughout the transportation industry, we'd love to meet you.
Why Work at PIC?
✔ Competitive Pay
✔ Weekly Pay
✔ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
✔ 401(k) with Company Match
✔ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✔ Opportunities for Advancement
✔ Stable Manufacturing Environment
✔ Safety-Focused Workplace
What You'll Do
- Operate industrial sandblasting equipment to prepare chassis and components for painting.
- Remove rust, scale, grease, dirt, paint, and other contaminants from metal surfaces.
- Inspect chassis and components for weld quality and surface defects.
- Remove weld spatter, sharp edges, burrs, and excess material using grinders, needle guns, air chisels, and other tools.
- Identify and mark weld defects or other quality concerns.
- Clean and maintain blasting equipment and work areas.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders, and other tools as needed.
- Read and follow work instructions, job orders, and safety procedures.
- Support paint preparation activities as needed.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Manufacturing, sandblasting, metal fabrication, welding, painting, or industrial production experience preferred.
- Ability to safely operate industrial tools and equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and climbing throughout the shift. Employees must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, and vibration while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Career Growth Opportunities
PIC Trailers values hard work and promotes from within whenever possible. Employees who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and a commitment to quality have opportunities to advance through our Blast Department levels and into other skilled manufacturing positions.
About PIC
PIC Trailers manufactures intermodal chassis used throughout North America. Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to providing a safe workplace, competitive benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.40 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sandblasting/Paint Prep: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
