Sandblaster 1st Class

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.  

1. Safely operate all machinery, equipment, and tools essential to the performance of Sandblaster's position. 

2. Be able to safely direct blast of abrasive-laden compressed air or water against metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt and to achieve proper/required surface profile as required 

3. Be able to always maintain safe control of blasting hose. Be able to utilize, maintain and adjust safety controls, pressure regulators and/or mixing valve properly and safely. Be able to correctly apply masking materials to protect designated areas from damage resulting from the abrasive blasting process. 

4. Performs daily inspection, service and maintain all assigned blasting equipment. 

5. Perform daily inspection of all other equipment that may be needed to safely access and accomplish sandblasting work assignment- Fall harness, manlift, scaffolding, PPE, etc. 

6. Be able to read and understand all safety precautions and environmental requirements. 

7. Be able to pass a fit test for respirator equipment. 

Required Education & Experience: 

1. High School Diploma, One year certificate from college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Working Conditions: 

1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc. 

2. You must wear hearing, eye, facial, hand and head protection and proper PPE. 

3. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. 

4. Working in hot and sometimes hazardous conditions. 

5. Aboard ships, both on and offshore and in confined spaces. 

6. Some travel is required. 

Necessary Equipment Operation: 

N/A 

Special Skills: 

1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. 

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3. Perform basic mathematical functions. 

4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

5. High performance and a dedicated team player. 

6. Commitment to company policies, values, and safety programs. 

Every employee is responsible for maintaining an awareness and understanding of appropriate regulations, internal policies, and procedures, and for complying fully with them. 

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected].  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected].