Sandblaster Technician

The Sandblaster Technician is responsible for preparing metal surfaces for painting by abrading and cleaning them. This involves operating sandblasting equipment, moving materials, and performing rigging techniques as per industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mask skids for sandblasting and painting
• Clean and prepare skids for painting
• Perform rigging techniques as per industry standards
• Operate forklift and overhead cranes to move material into, around, and out of the blast/paint area
• Shovel and/or pour abrasives such as sand or grit into the machine hopper
• Mask specific areas of objects to protect from abrading actions
• Examine finished product to ensure conformance to specifications
• Prepare finished product for shipping
• Report all non-conforming material to the department Supervisor

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of sandblasting experience
• Certification an asset
• Previous experience with material handling preferred
• Experienced in proper rigging
• Experience with Overhead crane Forklift certification preferred
• Possesses proficient operational knowledge of painting equipment and supplies
• Proficient in basic and industrial paint mixing and applications
• Ability to identify materials by dimensions
• Proficient in both English and Metric/SAE dimensions
• Must have own transportation and valid license
• Must have Steel Toed Boots

This is a full-time, permanent position with a Monday to Friday schedule (6am-2:30pm) plus overtime. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of sandblasting experience and certification as an asset.