Blaster

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Blaster
Job Description

This role focuses on preparing and blasting metal parts to ensure all coatings are removed and surfaces are ready for painting. You will work with both manual and automated blasting equipment, handle parts safely using material-handling equipment, and perform detailed inspections to maintain high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts prior to blasting by performing all necessary paint preparation tasks, including cleaning, masking, and taping as required.
• Hand roll parts through a manual shot blaster, continuously turning the parts until the shot blasting process removes all paint and coatings from the surface.
• Load parts into an automated blast chamber using forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes, ensuring safe and secure handling of all components.
• Operate automated blasting equipment in accordance with established procedures to achieve consistent and thorough coating removal.
• Inspect parts after blasting to verify that all coatings and paint have been fully removed and that surfaces meet preparation standards for painting.
• Coordinate with paint preparation and paint department team members to ensure parts flow efficiently between blasting, prep, and painting stages.
• Handle and move parts within the main manufacturing building and to the separate blasting and powder coating building as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around blasting and paint preparation equipment to support safety and efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when operating blasting equipment, forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes.

Essential Skills

• Experience with paint preparation processes, including cleaning, masking, and taping of parts.
• Hands-on experience operating manual shot blasters to remove paint and coatings from parts.
• Ability to work as a parts blaster, including handling and processing parts through blasting equipment.
• Experience using forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes to load and unload parts into automated blast chambers.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting blasted parts to confirm complete coating removal and readiness for painting.
• Consistent work history with stable employment and non-attendance-related reasons for leaving previous positions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a paint prep or paint department environment.
• Familiarity with powder coating and blast chamber operations.
• Comfort working around automated industrial equipment and material-handling systems.
• Ability to collaborate with a small team in a specialized production area.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable production environment where consistent work history and reliability are valued. The role offers the opportunity to develop and refine skills in blasting, paint preparation, and material handling while working closely with a small, focused team. You will gain experience with both manual and automated equipment in a climate-controlled setting, supporting long-term skill growth and career development.

Work Environment

The position is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing shop. Paint department employees work primarily in the main building performing paint preparation and part handling functions, and move to a small, separate building on the same grounds when blasting or painting. This separate building houses the powder coating chamber and blast chamber. The area typically has approximately 5–10 employees working on a first-shift schedule. You will regularly work around blasting equipment, powder coating systems, forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes in an industrial production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waynesboro, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waynesboro,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.