Sandblaster Paint Sprayer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sandblaster Paint Sprayer / Sandblast Technician I

Job Description

The Sandblast Technician I prepares machines and components for sandblasting and painting, ensuring a consistent, high-quality finish. This role manages the internal flow of parts through the blast department, follows proper sandblast procedures, and performs surface preparation for paint application. The technician actively supports continuous process improvement and lean initiatives by adhering to established process flows, staying flexible to assist the team where needed, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and suggesting improvements to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines and components for sandblasting, including taping, masking, and plugging holes to protect critical surfaces and ensure proper coverage.
• Sandblast parts to achieve a consistent 2–3 mill finish in line with quality and specification requirements.
• Load, move, and stage materials and components in the appropriate work areas to maintain smooth production flow.
• Perform seam sealing of parts after blasting when required, ensuring surfaces are properly sealed for subsequent processes.
• Clean and remove all excess grit and blasting media from parts before advancing them to painting or the next step in the production process.
• Support paint preparation activities, including surface inspection and readiness for industrial painting and spray application.
• Develop maintenance and troubleshooting skills related to sandblasting and paint equipment to help minimize downtime.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area that complies with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Follow established process flows and lean practices, remaining flexible to take on tasks as needed to support team and production goals.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency within the blast and paint operations.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with sandblasting processes in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prepare parts for sandblasting, including taping, masking, and plugging holes accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency using sandblast equipment to achieve a specified mill finish on metal or industrial components.
• Experience with industrial painting and spray gun operation, including basic paint preparation and application techniques.
• Familiarity with working in paint booths and blast areas, following safety and quality standards.
• Ability to handle, load, and move materials and components safely within a manufacturing setting.
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills for sandblasting and painting equipment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure parts are properly prepped, blasted, cleaned, and ready for subsequent processes.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, standard operating procedures, and process flows.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area and adhering to safety and housekeeping guidelines.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement. The team-oriented culture encourages collaboration, flexibility, and open communication, giving you opportunities to share ideas and contribute to process enhancements. You will have the chance to develop and grow your technical skills in sandblasting and industrial painting while working in a setting that emphasizes quality work, clean workspaces, and steady, reliable operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Cloud, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Saint Cloud,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

\nCompany 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.