Industrial Sandblaster

Reliable and hardworking Industrial Sandblaster needed to join our production team. This role involves preparing large fabricated steel and industrial parts, such as trailers and roll-off boxes, for painting and coating. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, sharp attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe shop environment. This position operates on a day shift under tight production schedules with no travel required. (Potential overtime)

Career Path & Employment Structure:

Wages will be based on Experience!

This position begins as a 90-day probationary contract role through our hiring partnership. At the 90-day mark, team members are evaluated for direct-hire full-time placement based on four key metrics:
• Dependable Attendance & Punctuality
• Strict Adherence to Plant Safety Standards

• No injuries reported during 90- days
• Work Quality & Production Performance

Upon successful conversion to full-time Dragon Products employment, employees become eligible for our comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Paid Holidays).

Key Responsibilities:

• Surface Preparation: Blast industrial steel surfaces (trailers, roll-off boxes, tanks) to required anchor profiles prior to painting.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain industrial pressure pots, blast hoses, nozzles, and media recovery systems.
• Quality Control: Inspect blasted surfaces to ensure consistent profile finish and removal of mill scale, rust, and contaminants without damaging base metal.
• Material Handling: Stage, move, and handle heavy steel components throughout the prep area.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to shop safety guidelines; wear full protective blast gear, air-supplied respirators, and heavy PPE at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the industrial painting team to keep production moving efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in industrial sandblasting (willing to train the right candidate with a strong manufacturing background)
• Knowledge of sandblasting and surface preparation techniques. The ability to handle heavy blast hoses, stand for long periods, and work while wearing a full blast hood/respirator and heavy PPE
• Strong attention to detail. Ability to consistently achieve specific surface profile finishes without damaging underlying metal.
• Physical stamina to handle demanding tasks
• Effective teamwork and time management skills. Team-player attitude in a fast-paced fabrication environment. strong attendance record
• Safety First: Commitment to wearing all required safety gear and always following plant safety protocols.
• • *Note: Willing to train candidates with a strong industrial or manufacturing background who demonstrate a great work ethic and physical stamina! *

Dragon Products is a leading manufacturer of high-performance equipment for the industrial and energy sectors. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Industrial Sandblaster to join our team in La Porte, TX. This is a stable shop position working on large, fabricated steel structures like trailers and roll-off boxes.