Industrial Abrasive Blaster - JOB FAIR

VLS Environmental Solutions•Victoria, TX

About The Position

The Industrial Abrasive Blaster operates blasting equipment to remove paint, rust, scale, and other surface debris from rail cars and other materials. The role prepares surfaces for priming, painting, and stenciling in accordance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal inspections. The employee adjusts and maintains equipment, follows work orders and safety procedures, and helps maintain clean and orderly work areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with mandatory overtime after the normal shift and on weekends as needed. The position requires working in varied weather and other demanding conditions, including confined spaces and elevated heights.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in general abrasive blasting.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as a team member.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions.
Ability to work Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with mandatory overtime after the normal shift and on weekends as needed.
Ability to work in any weather conditions.
Dependability and effective time management.
Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screening.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to wear a blasting suit with an air-supply helmet and stand for long periods with limited breaks.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in extreme temperatures and elements for extended periods.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and smell.
Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts and in a loud environment, and may encounter fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical-shock risk, radiation risk, and vibration.
Must have the close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment abilities required for the job.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in general abrasive blasting.
Experience operating blasting machinery.
High school graduation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Operate blasting equipment to remove scale, paint, and other foreign substances from rail cars and other materials.
Prepare surfaces of unfinished rail cars and components using various blast-media methods.
Adjust equipment as necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting.
Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
Reject defective products and readjust equipment to eliminate problems.
Use respirators and fresh-air equipment according to manufacturer specifications and operating instructions.
Assemble and disassemble helmets and air-line connections before use.
Perform general and preventative maintenance on blasting equipment, including cleaning it after use and setting it up for the next job.
Keep the materials area and other work areas clean and orderly, and report potential hazards.
Comply with established safety regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
Help in other departments as needed and perform other assignments as required.