POSITION SUMMARY:
Sandblasting strips a surface of dirt, rust, old paint, and grease, and prepares it for refinishing and repair using pneumatic, electrical, or mechanical equipment. This job relies on manual labor and is physically demanding. Because a sandblaster’s work environment is often dusty and loud, specialized protective clothing is worn in addition to safety-toe work boots, and hearing protection.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
•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.
•Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
•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 examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
•Maintain all OSHA safety standards in the performance of duties
•Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•Prefer High School diploma, GED or equivalent and 1 year of previous sandblasting experience, supplemented by professional painting training.
•Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
•Must be dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment in a safe and sensible manner.
•Perform sandblasting equipment maintenance in assigned work area.
•Work independently in the absence of supervision.
•Safe operation of sandblasting equipment with proper “PPE,” Personal Protective Equipment.
•Perform a variety of sandblasting related tasks for extended periods of time, which may include heavy manual labor.
•Must be authorized to work in the United States.
ABOUT US:
SME Industries owns and operates a family of companies that lead the construction and steel fabrication sectors, known for innovative and high-quality solutions. Our diverse portfolio includes commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. SME specializes in large-scale steel fabrication, seismic and wind-controlled bracing, ornamental metal fabrication, and logistics, handling projects of unmatched scale and complexity. Visit https://smeindustries.com/ to learn more.
Why Join Us?
•Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
•Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.
•Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.
Position Responsibilities:This job posting reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time.
Equal Employment Opportunity: SME Industries, Inc. and its divisions (SME Steel Contractors, Southwest Steel, CoreBrace, DuraFuse, and SME Logistics) is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.
Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Proof of eligibility will be required upon hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
•Pocatello, ID 83202 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Pocatello, ID 83202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person