Blaster

Blaster Position

Smith Pump Company, Inc. is a leading supplier and manufacturer of pump products and services for the water, wastewater, and industrial markets in Texas and Oklahoma. Since 1962, the Company has been providing products and services to these industries in a friendly and professional manner.

Seeking an experienced Blaster that can operate automated blast systems or hand-held grit blast equipment to prepare interior and exterior product surfaces for coating operations.

Job responsibilities include:

• Responsible for prepping parts to be blasted and grit blasting to required specifications.
• Responsible for the preparation of metal surfaces for blasting and painting.
• Ensures that blasting equipment is properly maintained.

Position requirements:

• We need applicants with a strong and stable work ethic with a superior attitude.
• Show up regularly, on time, when scheduled to work.
• Position requires at least 8 hours a day, 5 days per week. Overtime and some weekend work is required when deadlines demand it. Capable of working under pressure and able to handle daily changes in schedules and priorities.
• Work well with others inside and outside the organization and be a team player.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and can follow detailed instructions.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Good problem solving skills.

Necessary qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Dependable transportation.
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Pass Respirator and Fit Test.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous work experience as a blaster.
• Forklift experience.

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid employee medical and dental insurance.
• 401k.
• Profit sharing.
• Cafeteria 125 plan.
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift.
• Overtime.
• Weekend availability.

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour.