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Blaster

Trade Team

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting End Date:  untilled filled

Shift: 1st & 2nd

Security Clearance:       No Clearance

 

 

 

Openings for 1st and 2nd Shift

 

Qualification Standards
One to two years experience on abrasive blasting activities or SSPC C-7 Certification accredited. Must be knowledgeable in surface preparation procedures. Must be able to set up and use abrasive blast gear and equipment. Must be able to operate high reaching equipment.  Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on any shift.  Must be able to hear warning signals and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.

 
Essential Job Tasks

  1. Install protective masking and containment systems.
  2. Set up and operate abrasive blast equipment.
  3. Perform abrasive blast surface preparation to the specified degree of cleanliness.
  4. Set up, operate, and maintain dust collection system.
  5. Set up and operate blast media recovery, which includes final cleaning of surface prior to coating application.
  6. Other job duties as may be assigned relevant to the trade.

 
Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids
Abrasive blast media, ventilation ducting, hand tools, 50' long blast hose, 10' long whip hose, breathing air hose, air purifying devices, abrasive blast respirator, blast equipment , blast media recovery equipment, dust collection and dehumidification equipment, high reach equipment, NASSCO approve retractable knife, cleaning equipment,  cut resistant gloves and other personal protective equipment.

 

 
Physical/Mental Involvement
Lifting/carrying metal and equipment parts up to 50 lbs (frequent) to 100 lbs. assisted lift. Controlling blast hose at pressures of 120-140 psi, propelling blast media at a velocity of 450 mph against the surface. Tolerating breathing supply and wearing multi-layered clothing. Standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed.  Working in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships.  Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions.  Maintaining general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area.

 
Marginal Job Tasks
Works with the General Services Department in erecting and dismantling scaffold, water evacuation, load out and grooming compartments.  Works with the Paint Department in performing surface preparation and painting application activities.  General housekeeping required in work areas.  May be required to attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings.

 
Environmental Factors
Exposure to small particles of abrasive materials, airborne dust, toxic chemicals, fumes, odors, gases, various climates and temperatures, and low ventilation conditions, all of which can cause discomfort and/or respiratory difficulties. Exposure to moving machines and mechanical parts, static shock, and high levels of constant noise.

 

Guidelines for Blasters / Painters / Painter Helpers Tool List: 

- 4” Putty Knife     

- Roller Frame  
- 6” Flat & Phillips Screw Driver   

- Retractable Utility Knife   
- 8” & 10” Crescent Wrench   

- Flashlight     
- Bahco Scraper   

- Knee pads     

- 3M Full face respirator   

- 3M Half face respirator   

- In addition, blasters are required to have an abarasive blast hood  


*Steel-toed boots must have an intact outer layer, leather tongue, 1⁄4 “heel, and above the ankle

 

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Company Description

We are a staffing agency that hires for shipyard clients.

Company Description

We are a staffing agency that hires for shipyard clients.

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