Manufacturing Technician - Sandblasting
Townley
1st Shift: 7am - 430pm, M-F
Additional overtime available based on business needs.
Compensation: $16 per hour - with future growth
Purpose: As a sandblaster, your job is to remove paint, rust, and other material build-ups from rough surfaces using specialized equipment that sprays abrasive materials. The material is typically a mixture of coarse sand and/or steel shot and compressed air. High pressure forces the mixture through a hose to smooth or clean the surface.
Essential Job Functions:
Remove built-up material from surfaces
Set up and operate a blast booth for steel shot or similar equipment
Load and unload the blast cabinet
Apply and remove non-skid materials as needed
Operates abrasive blasting or steel shot equipment
Lining removal, pressure washing, solvent wiping, grinding and abrasive blasting
Prepares parts for blasting by performing inspection for unwanted materials and other contaminants
Basic trouble-shooting of equipment
Shovel, rake, and/or vacuum sand and metal and place sand and metal in hopper.
Move, stack and deliver materials manually and with the use of a forklift
Collaborating with other departments to complete production orders on time
Complying with internal policies and industry regulations
Follow instructions and/or direction given by supervisors to complete assigned work projects
Ensure work area is clean and safe
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Requirements:
Ability to proactively troubleshoot problems
Work as a team within department and with other departments and Leads
Ability to work scheduled hours and comply with all other company policies
Experience in various blasting operations
Required Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Physical capability to properly handle tooling and safely set up large pieces; including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning products.
Must be able to stand, sit and bend for long periods of time.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing environment: loud noise levels, high temperatures, dirt and sand.
Required PPE: steel-toed shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, dust masks, and/or respirators and blasting hood(s) as needed.
Townley, now part of Weir, is a proven industry leader in delivering advanced wear solutions for abrasion and corrosion challenges across dredging, mining, and power generation. Building on Weir’s commitment to engineering excellence and customer partnership, Townley develops and applies specialized elastomers, polyurethanes, rubber compounds, and proprietary alloys to extend asset life and improve operational performance.
Our technical teams work closely with customers to understand each unique wear environment, ensuring the right material and solution is applied every time. Together, Weir and Townley combine global expertise with deep application knowledge to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions that help customers operate more efficiently.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
