Blasters

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking experienced Industrial Journeyman Blasters.Position SummaryAn Industrial Journeyman Blaster will prepare surfaces of equipment, piping, and structures for protection and cosmetic purposes in RCI's Paint Shop or across a construction site.RCI has various levels of Blasters based on experience and skills ranked as follows:Blaster I: Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart a specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment. Must be able to manage SSPC surface preparation standards on abraded surfaces to SSPC quality standards of comparison. Must have 3+ years experience.Blaster II: Same as "Blaster I" but with 90% ability or greater. Must have 2+ years experience.Blaster III: Same as "Blaster I" but with 85% ability or greater. Less than a 2 years of experience.Qualification Highlights:Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, or building plansMust possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position - see belowMust be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on a blasting/painting projectMust be able to meet all physical requirementsMust be willing to follow all safety rules and regulationsMust have all required toolsMust be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job siteMust meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job sitePosition Responsibilities:Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations in space (coordinates), quantities, and sizes of materials requiredIdentify all tools required for tasksIdentify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risksMeasure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specificationsIdentify and manage different blast media as requiredMust be able to work at heights from ladders or scaffolds safely, using appropriate fall protection Clean up work areasMust be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties (be a Team player)Required Qualifications:Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform dutiesMust have knowledge on materials, tools, and processes involved with basic painting techniques and knowledge of paint qualitiesMust be able to identify the relationship of paint or coating specified for use to the materials being painted and the technique, mixture, and number of coatings requiredMust have reliable transportationMust be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little or no notificationMust be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional duties while not performing primary craft dutiesMust be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulationsMust follow all company and site rules and regulationsMust have required tools Ability to work with others - Team playerGood communication skills with co-workers and supervisorsCommitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulationsPreferred Qualifications:Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)Former employee of RCINational Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) CertificationFormal/Technical educationExperience working with blasting surfaces for paintersCandidate Possession of Required Tools:1 - Safety Toed BootsPhysical Requirements:Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and liftingWill talk and hear in order to communicate effectivelyAble to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and toolsWill be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weightWill work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and man liftsMay occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirementsWill use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral visionMust be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and windWill be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respiratorsRCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. Please select this link to view: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal posterPlease select this link to view: Pay Transparency Policy Statement