BLASTER EXPERIENCED

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified blasters with 2+ years of hands-on Blasting work experience. The role requires the candidate to have experience in the blast process of surface preparation by operating blast equipment used to create a profile on a steel structure which will allow the coating treatment to adhere properly to the metal surfaces. The candidate will be trained in the use, care, and safe operation of blast equipment furnished by the company. Candidates should be able to learn and perform safely, blast operations in tanks and voids as well as working heights such as staging, scaffolding, and lifting equipment (JLG and scissors lift equipment).

Requirements

2+ years of blaster experience.
Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Must be able to perform overhead work.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
Must be able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work at extreme heights.
Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
Must be willing to work any shift.

Nice To Haves

AAMP/NACE CERTIFICATIONS

Responsibilities

Operate blast equipment to create a profile on steel structures for coating adhesion.
Perform blast operations in tanks and voids.
Work at extreme heights using staging, scaffolding, and lifting equipment (JLG and scissors lift equipment).
Perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions.
Work in small, tight, confined spaces.
Take measurements or be willing to learn.
Be clean shaven to wear a respirator.