Water Blaster

MacLellan•Cambridge, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

With safety as our guiding principle, MacLellan Integrated Services performs critical process cleaning in an industrial setting. Water Blasters are responsible for participating in lockout/tagout and operating high pressure (up to 40,000 psi) water blasting and mowing equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, blasting of vehicle dollies, skids, and/or carriers; grate blasting; pressure washing structural steel and holding tanks. Water Blasters are required to wear extensive PPE including metatarsal boots, rain suit, shin guards, hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, anti-vibration gloves, ear plugs, and earmuffs (all provided by MacLellan). Water Blasting candidates go through extensive equipment and use training prior to blasting. Water Blasters will participate in lockout/tagout; climb ladders; hang plastic; hook up equipment; conduct pre and post operational inspections. All Water Blasters will be required to perform other cleaning activities as needed to complete the work and meet customer requirements, including, but not limited to shot blasting and jig inspection.

Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, and bend throughout the shift
Ability to safely work in a high paced industrial environment
Ability to understand and follow both written & oral instructions
Must be able to work well with others in a team environment
Must be able to make sound decisions and/or escalate to supervision when confronted with safety and/or production issues that require immediate action
Reliable transportation
Ability to work variable shifts including weekends
Ability to follow instructions
Must be able to hold and operate heavy equipment for extended periods of time
Must be able to work in hot, damp, and noisy environments
Must be able to wear heavy PPE
Must be able to climb stairs
Must be able to push equipment
Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
Must be able to grasp and/or grip tools/equipment

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent teamwork skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Operating high pressure water blasting equipment
Participating in lockout/tagout procedures
Blasting vehicle dollies, skids, and/or carriers
Grate blasting
Pressure washing structural steel and holding tanks
Climbing ladders
Hanging plastic
Hooking up equipment
Conducting pre and post operational inspections
Performing other cleaning activities as needed, including shot blasting and jig inspection