Job Description
Job Description
Hamilton Tanks is looking for a skilled blaster to abrade steel tanks to remove adhering scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting media. A successful candidate will be able to examine the finished material to ensure conformance to quality specifications. The blaster will report directly to the shop supervisor.
Essential Functions:
*Performs a variety of tasks which may include but is not limited to the following physical demands
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Cleans grease and dirt from products.
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Shovels or pours abrasives sand, grit, or steel shot of specified grate into a hopper
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Inspect, start & maintain equipment that delivers blast mediums as well as regulate pressures that produce a safe and efficient environment.
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Removes rust from metal surfaces with blasting agents by directing nozzles appropriately and/or using scrapers, brushes, or abrasive papers
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Standing for over 8 hours a day
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Lifting and carrying 50 pounds
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Pushing and/or pulling 50 pounds
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Walking on variable terrain (loose gravel, concrete flooring, asphalt)
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Turning/twisting/bending at the waist
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Forward and overhead reaching
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Ability to wear respiratory protection for over 4 hours a day
Qualifications/Skills:
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High school diploma or equivalent, required
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Experience as an abrasive blaster or in a related field, preferred
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*Knowledge of a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures or willingness and ability to train on other equipment and/or processes
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Working knowledge of manual sand and grit blasting machines, materials, processes, and practices
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General knowledge of hand tools (chipping hammer and wire brush) and power tools (grinder, belt sander, palm sander)
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Able to continuously demonstrate safe work practices
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Visual acuity and peripheral perception of 70 degrees
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Ability to pass background check, drug test, fit for duty test, and Respirator Fit Test (Pulmonary Function Test)
Compensation and Benefits:
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Pay Compensation based on Experience
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Generous benefit package with medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability
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401k
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Paid time off (PTO)
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10 paid holidays
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Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill level