1st Shift Blaster

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Shift Blaster

Job Description

A Shift Blaster will be responsible for blasting water tanks that are being built to be assembled on the chassis. This involves using steel grit blasting, not sand blasting. The blast hose is 1.5 inches wide and operates at 120lbs of pressure. Candidates must be comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing ladders to complete work on the top and inside of tanks. Fall protection training, a harness, and tie-off equipment will be provided. Candidates must also complete a respirator fit test within the first two weeks of employment and wear a respirator when working in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Blast water tanks being built for assembly on the chassis using steel grit blasting.
• Operate a blast hose that is 1.5 inches wide and comes out at 120lbs of pressure.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing ladders.
• Complete work on the top and inside of tanks.
• Undergo fall protection training and use provided harness and tie-off equipment.
• Complete a respirator fit test within the first two weeks of employment.
• Wear a respirator when working in confined spaces.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to operate a blast hose with steel grit blasting.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to complete a respirator fit test and wear a respirator.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous blasting experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in industrial painting, auto body work, or general labor in heavy manufacturing is beneficial.
• Experience with paint prep, assembly, and using a paint sprayer or working in a paint booth.

Why Work Here?

This position offers opportunities for overtime, yearly boot reimbursement, and safety glasses reimbursement. Employees will also have access to an excellent benefits package.

Work Environment

Candidates must be able to work in all conditions, as it may be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The work involves heavy manufacturing and industrial environments.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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