Marine Sandblaster

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Requirements: Perform very physical duties under leadership of Blast Foreman. Blast surface to standard specified without leaving faulty areas. Assist in setting up for the job; assist in training of other workers as necessary; complete work with little or no supervision; must be knowledgeable of OSHA requirements relative to the shipbuilding industry; must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations; accurately operate, clean, and maintain all equipment; must be able to follow directions; must be able to communicate effectively in writing or orally; lead small work groups on job as assigned; efficiently and correctly interpret and work from owner supplied drawings, job specifications, instruction manuals, manufacturer's handbooks, change orders, and contract specifications. May be required to use water blaster at different times and may be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the Blast Foreman or Superintendent.

Required Skills: Must be very productive while blasting interior or exterior surfaces. Maintain safety at all times. Must be able to read and interpret documents as necessary, such as operating and maintenance manuals, safety rules and regulations, procedure manuals, etc. Must be able to work cooperatively and productively with other employees and shipyard personnel. Must take direction and carry out the specified work scope.

Physical Requirements: Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces; occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions. May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks.

Travel Per Diem included. No Per Diem for locals.