BLASTER - EXPERIENCED
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring an experienced Blaster to prepare steel surfaces for coating treatments. The role operates blast equipment to create the surface profile needed for coatings to adhere properly to metal. Candidates will be trained in surface-preparation techniques and in the use, care, and safe operation of company-furnished blast equipment. Blasters must be able to learn and safely perform blasting in tanks, voids, and other confined spaces, as well as at elevated heights using staging, scaffolding, hoists, and lifting equipment such as JLG and scissor lifts. The posting describes the position as requiring hands-on blasting experience and the ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, in radiation areas with appropriate training and equipment, and on any shift. Overtime may be required.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of hands-on blasting work experience; the posting also describes a 3+ years of blaster experience expectation.
- Be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
- Pass a physical agility test.
- Be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
- Be able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
- Be able to work at extreme heights and in small, tight, confined spaces.
- Be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Be willing to work in radiation areas with appropriate training and equipment.
- Be clean-shaven to wear a respirator.
- Be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
- Be able to work overtime as needed and any shift.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- C7/C13 certifications.
Responsibilities
- Operate blast equipment to prepare steel structures and create a surface profile that supports proper coating adhesion.
- Learn and perform blast operations safely in tanks, voids, small confined spaces, and at elevated heights.
- Use, care for, and safely operate company-furnished blast equipment.
- Work with staging, scaffolding, hoists, and lifting equipment such as JLG and scissor lifts.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Medical benefits, including an on-site health center.
- 401(k) company match.
- Employee discounts.
- Dental and vision plan choices.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- Telemedicine.
- Wellness resources.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
