BLASTER ENTRY LEVEL

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Abrasive Blasters will be trained in surface preparation techniques by operation blast equipment designed to create an optimal profile on steel structures, ensuring proper adhesion of coating treatments to metal surfaces. Training will cover the use, maintenance, and safe operation of company-provided blast equipment. Abrasive Blasters should be able to learn and perform blast operations safely in various environments, including tanks and voids, as well as elevated heights using staging, scaffolding, and lifting equipment such as hoists and scissor lifts.

Requirements

Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Must be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
Must be able to work at extreme heights.
Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
Must be able to work any shift to accommodate production needs.

Responsibilities

Operate blast equipment designed to create an optimal profile on steel structures.
Ensure proper adhesion of coating treatments to metal surfaces.
Learn and perform blast operations safely in various environments, including tanks and voids.
Work at elevated heights using staging, scaffolding, and lifting equipment such as hoists and scissor lifts.
Perform kneeling, squatting, crawling, bending, stooping, and climbing on a daily basis.
Perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions.
Work at extreme heights.
Work in small, tight, confined spaces.
Work any shift to accommodate production needs.