Industrial Abrasive Blaster - JOB FAIR

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC•Victoria, TX

About The Position

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a sustainability solutions provider with more than 1,200 employees across 40+ locations in North America. Its services include waste processing, railcar cleaning and repair, and marine services. The company describes itself as financially stable and growing, and offers competitive pay, time-off packages, paid life insurance, and a 401(k) match of up to 5%, alongside a collaborative, results-driven culture. The Blaster operates blasting equipment to remove internal or external paint, rust, scale, and other surface debris from railcars and other materials. The work prepares surfaces to meet customer, regulatory, and internal inspection specifications, including preparation for priming, painting, and stenciling.

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, 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.
Willingness to help in other departments as needed.
Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screening.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate blasting equipment to remove scale, paint, and other foreign substances from railcars and other materials, preparing surfaces for priming, painting, or stenciling.
Adjust blasting equipment as needed for efficient and proper operation.
Prepare non-finished railcars and components using various blast media methods.
Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
Reject defective products and readjust equipment to address problems.
Use respirators and fresh-air equipment according to manufacturer specifications and operating instructions.
Assemble and disassemble helmets and airline connections before use.
Perform general and preventative maintenance on blasting equipment, including cleaning equipment after use and setting it up for the next job.
Keep materials and other work areas clean and orderly, and report potential hazards.
Comply with established safety regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
Perform other assignments as required.