Sandblaster

Job Title: Sandblast Operator

Shift/Hours: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Little to no overtime)

Pay Rate: $ 20.00 per hour

Location: Akron, OH

Experience: Preferred 2+ years of sandblasting experience (related manufacturing, industrial painting, or surface preparation experience accepted; willing to train!)

PrideStaff has an exciting new opportunity to share for a Sandblast Operator in Akron! Join a dynamic team where you will work with modern surface preparation technology, operating an advanced blast room with an automated reclaim system. If you have strong mechanical aptitude, great attention to detail, and thrive in an independent manufacturing environment, this is the perfect career move for you!

Sandblast Operator Job Duties include:

• Operate sandblast equipment and machinery within a blast room to prepare surfaces for painting, coating, or other treatments
• Handle setup, routine maintenance, adjustments, and troubleshooting of sandblasting equipment and the automated reclaim system
• Perform regular quality control checks to ensure finished parts meet required specifications and standards
• Safely operate a tow motor (forklift) to move materials and parts through the production space
• Maintain accurate records of production, materials used, and any deviations from standard procedures
• Follow all safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment

Sandblast Operator Requirements may include:

• Previous experience in sandblasting, industrial painting, surface preparation, or general manufacturing preferred (willing to train candidates with strong mechanical background)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to safely wear required PPE, including an air-supplied blasting hood
• Good physical condition with the ability to stand for the shift duration and lift up to 50 lbs
• Tow motor/forklift operating experience preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Willingness to submit to a pre-employment background check & drug screen