BLASTER EXPERIENCED
HII · Newport News, VA · 2 days ago
OTHR$74k–$85k/yrFull-time
About the role
The candidate should have 2+ years of blaster experience of the blast process of surface preparation by operating blast equipment used to create a profile on a steel structure which will allow the coating treatment to adhere properly to the metal surfaces. The candidate will be trained in the use, care and safe operation of blast equipment furnished by the company. Candidates should be able to learn and perform safely, blast operations in tanks and voids as well as working heights such as staging, scaffolding and lifting equipment (JLG and scissors lift equipment).
Responsibilities
- Operate blast equipment for surface preparation of steel structures
- Create proper profile on metal surfaces to ensure coating treatment adhesion
- Perform blast operations in tanks and voids
- Work at heights using staging, scaffolding, and lifting equipment (JLG and scissors lift equipment)
- Learn and follow proper use, care, and safe operation of company-provided blast equipment
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on blasting work experience
- Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
- Must be able to pass physical agility test
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
- Must be able to perform overhead work
- Must be able to work at extreme heights
- Must be able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions
- Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
- Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
- Must be willing to work in radiation areas with appropriate training and equipment
- Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
- Must be willing to work any shift
Qualifications
- AAMP/NACE certifications (preferred)
Pay
$74,297.60 to $85,196.80
Benefits
- Weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical benefits including an on-site health center
- 401K company match
- Employee discounts
- Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
- Tele-medicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options (401K)
- Financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Schedule
Full-Time, multiple shifts available