Traveling Abrasive Blaster
Tradesmen International, Inc.•PADUCAH, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Traveling Abrasive Blasters for projects located in the Newport News, VA area. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $27.31/hour based on experience plus $140/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Traveling Abrasive Blaster and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years in using high pressure blast equipment
- Experience must include working in a physically demanding environment, confined spaces, working at heights, and in the use of a blaster air-fed helmet and/or soft hood air-fed respirator and a negative-pressure half-face respirator
- Blasters must be of height and weight that will allow entrance and movement through man way and tank openings
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check
- Must successfully pass a hair follicle drug test
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position in a shipbuilding environment
Responsibilities
- Operate abrasive blasting equipment such as pressure pots, hoses, nozzles, and compressors to remove rust, corrosion, old coatings, etc
- Work inside ship tanks, compartments, hulls, dry docks and confined spaces
- Prepare surfaces to the required cleanliness and surface profile specified by the job or coating system
Benefits
- Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
- Vacation Pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
