Sandblaster B

The Sandblaster B is responsible for preparing metal surfaces and fabricated components for painting and finishing through abrasive blasting and related surface preparation processes. This role supports the manufacturing of grapple trucks, grapple loaders, knuckle boom loaders, and related heavy equipment products by ensuring components meet company quality and coating standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform abrasive blasting of fabricated steel components, assemblies, truck bodies, booms, and related equipment.

• Prepare surfaces for paint and coatings by removing rust, mill scale, weld splatter, grease, and contaminants.

• Operate blasting equipment, compressed air systems, vacuum recovery systems, and related tools safely and efficiently.

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

• Mask and protect surfaces not requiring blasting or coating.

• Load, move, and position materials using overhead cranes, forklifts, hoists, or other material handling equipment as authorized.

• Maintain blast media and monitor equipment performance for proper operation.

• Clean and maintain blasting equipment, work areas, and containment systems.

• Follow production schedules and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines.

• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, job travelers, and production documentation.

• Comply with all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and OSHA requirements.

• Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and supplied-air systems.

• Assist with paint preparation, coating operations, or general production tasks as needed.

• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or quality issues to supervision.

• Participate in continuous improvement and housekeeping initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Minimum 1 year of industrial sandblasting, surface preparation, manufacturing, or related experience preferred.

• Ability to safely operate industrial blasting equipment and hand tools.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.

• Ability to read tape measures and basic shop documentation.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment, truck body, trailer, agricultural, or construction equipment manufacturing.

• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience.

• Experience working with epoxy, primer, or industrial coating systems.

• Familiarity with OSHA and industrial safety standards.

Special Certifications and Requirements

Required

• Ability to pass respirator medical evaluation and fit testing in accordance with OSHA regulations.

• Ability to safely wear respiratory protection equipment.

Preferred Certifications

• Forklift Operator Certification.

• Overhead Crane Certification.

• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification.

• Hazard Communication (HazCom) training.

• Confined Space Awareness training.

• Industrial coating or abrasive blasting certification (if applicable).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.

• Frequently use hands and arms to handle tools, hoses, controls, and materials.

• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.

• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and industrial manufacturing environments.

• Tolerate exposure to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold, and fumes consistent with industrial blasting operations.

• Maintain sufficient visual acuity to inspect surfaces and identify defects.

• Work overtime or flexible hours as production demands require.

Wear required PPE for extended periods, including:

• Respirators or supplied-air blasting hoods

• Safety glasses

• Hearing protection

• Protective gloves and clothing

• Steel-toe footwear

Work Environment

• Heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, compressed air systems, airborne particles, and industrial chemicals.

• Work may occur indoors and outdoors depending on production needs.

• Noise levels are frequently high and require hearing protection.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).