Grit Blaster

Hamilton Tanks is looking for a skilled blaster to abrade steel tanks to remove adhering scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting media. A successful candidate will be able to examine the finished material to ensure conformance to quality specifications. The blaster will report directly to the shop supervisor.

Essential Functions:

*Performs a variety of tasks which may include but is not limited to the following physical demands

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• Cleans grease and dirt from products.

• Shovels or pours abrasives sand, grit, or steel shot of specified grate into a hopper

• Inspect, start & maintain equipment that delivers blast mediums as well as regulate pressures that produce a safe and efficient environment.

• Removes rust from metal surfaces with blasting agents by directing nozzles appropriately and/or using scrapers, brushes, or abrasive papers

• Standing for over 8 hours a day

• Lifting and carrying 50 pounds

• Pushing and/or pulling 50 pounds

• Walking on variable terrain (loose gravel, concrete flooring, asphalt)

• Turning/twisting/bending at the waist

• Forward and overhead reaching

• Ability to wear respiratory protection for over 4 hours a day

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required

• Experience as an abrasive blaster or in a related field, preferred

• *Knowledge of a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures or willingness and ability to train on other equipment and/or processes

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• Working knowledge of manual sand and grit blasting machines, materials, processes, and practices

• General knowledge of hand tools (chipping hammer and wire brush) and power tools (grinder, belt sander, palm sander)

• Able to continuously demonstrate safe work practices

• Visual acuity and peripheral perception of 70 degrees

• Ability to pass background check, drug test, fit for duty test, and Respirator Fit Test (Pulmonary Function Test)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Generous benefit package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance.

• 401k

• Paid time off (PTO)