Sandblaster for Equipment

Job Purpose

Progressive Fabrication Inc. is growing and is looking for a Sandblaster/Labourer. The Sandblaster/Labourer will be responsible for prepping for painting and sandblasting. The successful candidate will have manual dexterity, able to work in a physically demanding work environment. The Sandblaster/Labourer will also be responsible for shop and yard clean up, general housekeeping.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Operate metal cleaning equipment to remove excess welds, rust, scale and other materials from surfaces of metal products.

- Sort metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials.

- Grind or chip excess metal from metal products using hand tools.

- Prepare the surfaces for paints or other finishes.

- Operate high pressured equipment to shoot abrasives, to etch, clean , smooth or shop hard surfaces such as glass, rock or metal.

- Operate equipment that introduces compressed air into a mixing chamber.

- Operate shop equipment (i.e.: Forklift)

- Mask off areas to be protected from abrasives.

- Clean, repair and maintain hoses, nozzles, machines and air compressors.

- Work with journeyman welders.

- Perform general housekeeping to ensure the bay/shop and yard is clean and organized.

- Perform all duties in a safe manner and follow appropriate procedures.

- Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

- A safety-conscious attitude.

- Strength and physical fitness.

- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

- Organizational skills.

- Strong work ethic.

- The ability to pay careful attention to detail and work with others on a team.

Working Conditions

- Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.

- Inside/outside temperatures fluctuate so appropriate layered outerwear should be considered when preparing for activity throughout the property, depending on the season.

- Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, manual dexterity.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Work Location: In person