Blaster Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Quality Paint and Coatings is a leader in the painting and coating industry located in the Fox Valley.  We specialize in Industrial, Commercial, and Military paint and coating applications.  Our team is looking for qualified candidates to help us as we grow and take on new challenges.

SUMMARY

The Blaster is responsible for using high-pressure equipment to clean and prepare surfaces for painting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate both sand and steel shot blasting equipment


• Prep and clean a variety of surfaces for the next step in the production process


• Clean, adjust, and maintain equipment


• Transport materials in and out of area using manual or powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.


• Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively


• Must be able to endure extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling


• Ability to follow basic work instructions and interpret blueprints


• Organizational skills and attention to details

PREFERRED SKILLS (or we will train)

• Ability to operate multiple types of blasting equipment and machines


• Read a job traveler


• Read a Blueprint


• Operate forklift, pallet jack, or crane


• Look up expired material


• Look up and understand Work Instructions


• Package and Carton according to WI474A and WI474B


• Perform Water break testing according to WI069

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

• Safety Glasses, Prescription Safety Glasses with Side Shields, OTG Glasses


• Safety-toed Shoes


• Hearing protection


• Blasting Suit and Hood


• Gloves