Sandblasting Technician

Triverus is currently seeking a qualified industrial sandblaster for its production facility in Palmer, Alaska. This position ensures surfaces are perfectly prepared for finished coatings-removing rust, paint, scale, and imperfections. If you take pride in precision work and want to see the tangible results of your craft every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Operate sandblasting equipment to clean, smooth, or prepare metal surfaces for finishing.

• Select and load appropriate abrasive media (e.g., steel grit, glass bead, aluminum oxide) based on project requirements.

• Mask and protect areas not to be blasted, ensuring precision and preventing damage.

• Inspect surfaces before and after blasting to ensure quality standards are met.

• Maintain and troubleshoot blasting equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use, ventilation requirements, and material handling.

• Collaborate with coaters, fabricators and production staff to ensure seamless project flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 Year experience as a sandblaster or in a similar industrial surface preparation role.

• Knowledge of abrasive blasting techniques, equipment, and media types.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality finishes.

• Physical stamina and ability to work in protective gear for extended periods.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, work orders, and safety instructions.
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 60 lbs. Employees should request assistance when performing actions that they feel uncomfortable with.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be high, thus requiring the use of noise protection solutions provided by the company.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Benefits

• Major holidays paid.
• After probationary 90-day period, accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) will become available for vacation, sick, jury duty.
• Eligible for health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision) after 60 days.
• Eligible for retirement contribution with company match at 2 years.