Position Summary
We are seeking a dependable and experienced Sandblasting Technician to perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation of structural steel, fabricated components, and other metal products.
This is a hands-on industrial position and is not a clean or climate-controlled job. Sandblasting can be hot, dirty, loud, and physically demanding. Candidates should be comfortable working in these conditions before applying.
Much of the work will be performed independently, so we are looking for someone who can manage their workload, properly maintain equipment, safely handle materials, and consistently produce properly prepared surfaces without constant supervision.
The technician must also be able to work effectively with fabrication and finishing team members when projects require additional support.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform abrasive blasting of structural steel, fabricated steel, and other metal products.
- Properly prepare surfaces for powder coating, painting, or other specified finishes.
- Remove mill scale, rust, corrosion, existing coatings, paint, contamination, weld scale, and fabrication residue.
- Achieve required surface cleanliness and surface profile for the specified coating system.
- Inspect blasted materials before releasing them to the next production operation.
- Identify and reblast areas that do not meet required quality standards.
- Properly stage and organize materials before and after blasting.
- Follow job specifications, work orders, and production requirements.
- Maintain productivity while meeting established quality and safety standards.
Blasting Equipment & Maintenance
The Sandblasting Technician will be responsible for the proper operation, inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance of blasting equipment.
Responsibilities include:
- Inspect blasting equipment before use.
- Inspect hoses, fittings, nozzles, valves, and related components.
- Monitor abrasive media condition and consumption.
- Load and replenish blasting media.
- Maintain proper air pressure and blasting performance.
- Identify worn or damaged blasting components.
- Perform routine equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance.
- Keep blasting and surrounding work areas clean and organized.
- Identify and report equipment problems before they result in unnecessary downtime or unsafe conditions.
Material Handling & Forklift Operation
This position requires regular material handling and forklift operation.
The technician must be capable of:
- Operating a standard industrial forklift.
- Operating a rough-terrain forklift.
- Safely moving structural steel and fabricated products.
- Loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
- Positioning materials for blasting.
- Moving completed materials to the next production area.
- Properly securing and handling products to prevent damage.
- Working safely around oversized, heavy, and irregularly shaped fabricated steel components.
Working Conditions
Candidates should understand the industrial environment associated with this position.
The job involves:
- Hot working conditions.
- High noise levels.
- Dust, dirt, abrasive media, and debris.
- Wearing required blasting PPE and respiratory protection.
- Extended periods of standing and working on your feet.
- Frequent and repetitive movement.
- Working with heavy and sometimes awkward components.
- Working indoors and outdoors depending on the project.
- Physically demanding work throughout the shift.
If you are looking for a clean, air-conditioned, or light-duty production position, this is not the right opportunity.
Required Qualifications
- Previous abrasive blasting or sandblasting experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team when required.
- Previous forklift operating experience.
- Experience loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment maintenance.
- Ability to follow production instructions and job specifications.
- Ability to safely handle heavy fabricated products.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Strong attention to quality and detail.
- Willingness and ability to work in hot, dirty, loud, and physically demanding conditions.
- Ability to properly use required PPE and respiratory protection.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Structural steel blasting.
- Fabricated steel products.
- Surface preparation for powder coating.
- Surface preparation for industrial coatings.
- Mill scale removal.
- Rust and coating removal.
- Various abrasive blasting media.
- Surface profile requirements.
- Blast cleanliness standards.
- Rough-terrain forklift operation.
- Heavy material handling.
Independence & Accountability
The ideal candidate is someone who can be assigned a job, understand the requirements, organize the work, and complete it correctly without requiring constant supervision.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of:
Safety • Quality • Productivity • Equipment • Organization • Dependability
The successful candidate will take pride in properly preparing materials, maintaining equipment, keeping the work area organized, and completing jobs according to production and quality requirements.
Compensation
Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
Compensation will be based on demonstrated experience with:
- Sandblasting and abrasive blasting.
- Industrial surface preparation.
- Structural and fabricated steel.
- Forklift operation.
- Heavy material handling.
- Equipment operation and maintenance.
- Ability to independently manage blasting operations.
Candidates with strong hands-on experience who can independently perform blasting operations will receive consideration toward the higher end of the available compensation range.
Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon:
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
- Verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
- Ability to properly use required PPE and respiratory protection.
- Ability to safely operate required equipment.
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
