Blaster
Location: Kaukauna, WI (relocation or daily commute required). Pay range: based on experience. Shift: 1st shift, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Thursday (10‑hour days).
About the role
Prepares substrate surfaces on fabricated metal piping, tanks, and other structures for coating by pressure blasting.
Responsibilities
- Abrasive blasting of pipe, structural steel, and machined parts
- Masking/taping and capping of pipe spools
- Light maintenance of blast equipment
- Fill out necessary paperwork for each piece, ensuring it stays with the material as it moves from blast to paint
- Upkeep of helmet, cape, and belts as they are used
- Keep finished material organized in the prep area
- Ability to be trained on a forklift, tug, overhead crane, and tractor
- Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
- Cleaning and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
- Conduct work safely and follow all safety procedures
- Reject work that is not safe and discuss the situation with supervisor
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and/or up to one‑month experience and/or training
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine paperwork
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Qualifications
- Effective problem solvers
- Team player
- Self‑motivated
- Attention to detail and ability to follow directions
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable
- Mechanical ability
- Physical agility
- Pride in workmanship
Equipment used
- Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)
- Power tools (e.g., saws, welder, drill, grinders)
- Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, lift)
Work environment
Personal Protective Equipment required (all but the boots will be provided at the facility):
- Steel‑toe work boots
- Hearing protection
- Safety eyeglasses
- Welding coat
- Respirator (if needed)
- Gloves
Physical demands
Frequency key: C = Constantly, F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, R = Rarely
- Standing – C
- Walking – C
- Sitting – R
- Lifting – F
- Carrying – F
- Pushing – C
- Pulling – C
- Climbing – O
- Balancing – O
- Stooping – O
- Kneeling – O
- Crouching – O
- Crawling – O
- Reaching – C
- Handling – C
- Little physical effort (≤10 lbs) – C
- Grasping – C
- Light work (up to 20 lbs) – C
- Feeling – O
- Medium work (up to 50 lbs) – F
- Talking – C
- Heavy work (up to 100 lbs) – O
- Hearing – C
- Very heavy work (>100 lbs) – R
- Repetitive motions – F
- Eye/hand/foot coordination – C
Environmental conditions
Frequency key: C = Constantly, F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, R = Rarely
- Extreme cold – R
- Extreme heat – O
- Temperature changes – O
- Wet – O
- Humid – C
- Noise – C
- Vibration – F
- Hazards – C
- Atmospheric conditions – C
Safety
All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM’s safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.