Sandblaster

Orion Castings • Chelmsford, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The sandblaster uses abrasive blasting equipment to remove paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt. The sandblaster’s control of the pressure and direction of the abrasive material is vital for preventing surface damage and injury to coworkers. The sandblaster is responsible for shoveling or pouring sand, grit, or other abrasive material into the machine, and monitoring and maintaining an adequate supply of the abrasive in the hopper.
Prepare Surfaces - Before the abrading action, the sandblaster protects specific areas of the work surface using masking film, tape, and rubber.
Set Up Equipment - Sandblasters are responsible for lifting, carrying, and setting up heavy equipment and parts onto racks, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets.
Shop Operations - Preparing parts for the paint shop, steam cleaning motors and chassis, and other general labor may be included in the sandblaster’s job duties.
Maintain Equipment and Work Area - An important part of the sandblaster’s job is the maintenance of the sandblasting equipment, such as cleaning and changing nozzles. To prevent accidents, it is essential that the sandblaster’s work area is clean and orderly, and that any unsafe working conditions are corrected or reported immediately.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Previous sandblasting experience or training
• Physical stamina
• Flexible schedule
• Familiarity with power tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with or removing heavy metals

Responsibilities

• Uses abrasive blasting equipment to remove paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt.
• Controls the pressure and direction of abrasive material to prevent surface damage and injury.
• Shovels or pours sand, grit, or other abrasive material into the machine.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate supply of abrasive material in the hopper.
• Protects specific areas of the work surface using masking film, tape, and rubber before abrading.
• Lifts, carries, and sets up heavy equipment and parts onto racks, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets.
• Prepares parts for the paint shop.
• Steam cleans motors and chassis.
• Performs other general labor duties as assigned.
• Maintains sandblasting equipment, including cleaning and changing nozzles.
• Keeps the work area clean and orderly.
• Corrects or reports any unsafe working conditions immediately.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED