Industrial Sandblaster

Job Description

Job Description

Reliable and hardworking Industrial Sandblaster needed to join our production team. This role involves preparing large fabricated steel and industrial parts, such as trailers and roll-off boxes, for painting and coating. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, sharp attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe shop environment. This position operates on a day shift under tight production schedules with no travel required. (Potential overtime)

Career Path & Employment Structure:

Wages will be based on Experience!

This position begins as a 90-day probationary contract role through our hiring partnership. At the 90-day mark, team members are evaluated for direct-hire full-time placement based on four key metrics:
• Dependable Attendance & Punctuality
• Strict Adherence to Plant Safety Standards

• No injuries reported during 90- days
• Work Quality & Production Performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Surface Preparation: Blast industrial steel surfaces (trailers, roll-off boxes, tanks) to required anchor profiles prior to painting.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain industrial pressure pots, blast hoses, nozzles, and media recovery systems.
• Quality Control: Inspect blasted surfaces to ensure consistent profile finish and removal of mill scale, rust, and contaminants without damaging base metal.
• Material Handling: Stage, move, and handle heavy steel components throughout the prep area.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to shop safety guidelines; wear full protective blast gear, air-supplied respirators, and heavy PPE at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the industrial painting team to keep production moving efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in industrial sandblasting (willing to train the right candidate with a strong manufacturing background)
• Knowledge of sandblasting and surface preparation techniques. The ability to handle heavy blast hoses, stand for long periods, and work while wearing a full blast hood/respirator and heavy PPE
• Strong attention to detail. Ability to consistently achieve specific surface profile finishes without damaging underlying metal.
• Physical stamina to handle demanding tasks
• Effective teamwork and time management skills. Team-player attitude in a fast-paced fabrication environment. strong attendance record
• Safety First: Commitment to wearing all required safety gear and always following plant safety protocols.
• • *Note: Willing to train candidates with a strong industrial or manufacturing background who demonstrate a great work ethic and physical stamina! *

Dragon Products is a leading manufacturer of high-performance equipment for the industrial and energy sectors. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Industrial Sandblaster to join our team in La Porte, TX. This is a stable shop position working on large, fabricated steel structures like trailers and roll-off boxes.

Company Description

Dragon Products is a leading manufacturer of high-performance equipment for the industrial and energy sectors. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Industrial Sandblaster to join our team in La Porte, TX. This is a stable shop position working on large, fabricated steel structures like trailers and roll-off boxes.