HW Staffing is hiring an industrial sandblaster. This position is responsible for cleaning and preparing surfaces of manufactured products for painting. The Industrial Sandblaster smooths out rough spots on a surface, removes paint or rust, prepares an object for painting or coating, adheres to safety. A great candidate for this position would be comfortable working in a warehouse environment, be able to use sandblast equipment including blast booths, air compressors, nozzles, containers, and hoses. They also must be comfortable using standard material handling equipment such as hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, powered industrial trucks, and overhead cranes to manipulate large, fabricated parts into proper position for painting while working in a loud environment as well. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Prepare surfaces to be coated by using various methods such as sandblasting, hand sanding, cleaning with solvent and wiping with a clean cloth.
• Operates and maintains sandblast booth.
• Utilizes sandblasting equipment, including compressors, filters, hoses, nozzles, and pressure gauges.
• Prepares sandblasting equipment for use by checking fluid levels and replacing worn parts.
• Cleans nozzles, containers, and hoses of machines to prevent clogging or other problems that could result in injury or damage to equipment.
• Operates common material handling equipment such as hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, powered industrial trucks, and overhead cranes to manipulate large, fabricated parts into proper position for painting.
• Complies with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
• Adheres to safety standards and regulations.
• Assists with preparing final product for shipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of industrial sandblasting experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications required.
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, have excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings