Sandblaster/Painter

We are currently taking resumes/applications for  EXPERIENCED Blaster/Painters for the Houma, LA and surrounding area.  Duties/Responsibilities may/may not be limited to the following:

• Job Summary:
  • Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Required Skills:
  • 5 Years Min Experience
  • Ability to set up and use blast pot and/or nozzle equipment
  • Attention to detail
• Job Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
  • Masks specified areas of objects not to be painted to protect from unwanted over-spray.
  • Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive material flowing through nozzle.
  • Operate equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasives over surface of parts. Manually directs nozzle over area to be blasted.
  • Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets.
  • Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel.
  • Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts
  • Manually directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove-fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval.
  • May set up ventilators; exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding prior to blasting and/or painting
  • Blast and/or Paint in enclosed and open areas using proper protective clothing and equipment.
  • Washes surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt, using soap and water, or with other solvents.
  • Cleans sand and debris from work area.
  • Cleans, maintains, and repairs all blasting and/or painting equipment.
  • May examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be comfortable working at different heights
  • Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat, or kneel regularly, as well as climb stairs and ladders to complete tasks
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock
  • This position is classified as heavy work exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Documents Required:
  • Driver's License/Identification Card
  • Social Security Card/Birth Certificate
• Must have own PPE (hard hat, steel toes, gloves, & safety glasses.)
• Must be able to pass drug screen & background check.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Pay:
  • $20.00 Per Hour
  • Weekly Pay
  • Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday
• Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday (Weekends as needed)
    • 8 AM - 5 PM
• Duration of Job: Temp to Hire

Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you, so a positive, can-do attitude is required.

Qualified candidates can submit a resume or apply on the attached link: http://ejob.bz/ATS/jb.do?reqGK=27093594&portalGK=14432