Blaster

About the role

Performs abrasive blasting on metal and hard-composition surfaces to remove scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, dirt, and other contaminants while achieving specified surface preparation and finish requirements. Conducts routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of blasting hoses, lines, and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and remove blast protection materials and containment systems.
• Perform abrasive blasting operations to remove paint, grease, tar, rust, scale, and other surface contaminants.
• Prepare surfaces for coating applications through masking, grit blasting, and related preparation techniques.
• Inspect completed work to verify compliance with quality standards and project specifications.
• Operate blasting equipment in open work areas, confined spaces, and difficult-to-access locations.
• Manually direct blasting nozzles to ensure proper surface preparation and finish quality.
• Crawl, climb, and maneuver through access openings while utilizing protective materials such as tape, rubber, plastic wrap, tin, and canvas to safeguard shipboard equipment and systems during blasting operations.
• Safely lift, transport, position, and assemble blasting equipment, hoses, and related components.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance on blasting equipment and support systems.
• Absorbate in the training and development of employees engaged in blasting operations.
• Support other production-related activities during downtime under appropriate supervision.
• Comply with all company, federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

2+ years experience in the Marine Industry
1+ years formal or Informal job training
C-7 Certificate (Company May Provide)
OSHA-10 (Company May Provide)

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from job specifications, maintenance manuals, technical procedures, and safety documentation.
• Ability to estimate, calculate, and requisition grit, fuel, supplies, and other materials required for blasting operations.
• Ability to provide clear instruction, guidance, and support to team members.
• Ability to follow and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of abrasive blasting techniques and equipment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, LTD accident, critical illness, 401k, and Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

Organization

IMIA, LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws.