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Marine Sandblaster

MAIN INDUSTRIES, INC. - 4.1

Hampton, VA Job Details Full-time $28 - $35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Outdoor work experience Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Cleaning (surface preparation method) Safety equipment Abrasive blasting Power tools Industrial equipment Sandblasting Hand tools

Respirator Full Job Description Marine Sandblaster Location:

Hampton, VA Job Type:

Full-Time | Hourly Build Your Career with Main Industries For over 50 years, Main Industries has been a trusted leader in the marine and industrial services industry. From our beginnings as a premier marine coatings company, we've grown into a multi-craft leader specializing in surface preparation, protective coatings, scaffolding, and industrial access solutions. We're seeking experienced Marine Sandblasters to join our team. If you're safety-minded, dependable, and experienced performing abrasive blasting and surface preparation in marine or industrial environments, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

Competitive hourly pay, depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and applicable licenses.

Location:

Hampton, Virginia. Local candidates are preferred. What You'll Do As a Marine Sandblaster, you'll perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation on vessels, tanks, structural steel, and other marine and industrial surfaces to remove rust, scale, paint, and other contaminants and prepare surfaces for protective coating application. Essential Responsibilities Perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation on marine vessels, tanks, structural steel, and industrial surfaces. Operate abrasive blasting equipment, blast pots, hoses, nozzles, air compressors, and related equipment safely and efficiently. Prepare surfaces to required cleanliness and profile standards in accordance with project specifications. Inspect blasting equipment, hoses, couplings, nozzles, and related components before use. Set up, operate, and properly shut down abrasive blasting equipment. Assist with containment setup and maintaining controlled work areas as required. Follow project specifications and instructions regarding surface preparation requirements. Coordinate with painters, supervisors, quality control personnel, and other crew members to support coating operations. Monitor equipment during operation and report mechanical or safety issues immediately. Handle and stage abrasive blasting materials, tools, and equipment. Follow all company, customer, and jobsite safety procedures. Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification, and hazard signs at jobsites. Maintain required personal protective equipment and respiratory protection. Perform housekeeping duties and maintain clean and organized work areas. Work effectively as part of a team to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience performing abrasive blasting or sandblasting in a marine, shipyard, industrial, construction, or heavy industrial environment. Knowledge of abrasive blasting equipment and surface preparation techniques. Ability to safely operate blast pots, hoses, nozzles, compressors, and related equipment. Ability to safely use hand and power tools. Ability to understand and follow project specifications, work instructions, and supervisor directions. Ability to work in physically demanding environments and wear required respiratory protection. Strong commitment to safety, quality, dependability, and teamwork. Preferred Qualifications Experience performing abrasive blasting in shipyards or aboard marine vessels. Knowledge of

SSPC/AMPP

surface preparation standards. Experience preparing surfaces for marine and industrial protective coating systems. Experience with containment and ventilation systems used during abrasive blasting operations. Current TWIC Credential or the ability to obtain one if required for assigned work. Forklift, JLG, aerial man-lift, or other applicable equipment certifications. Physical Requirements This position requires work in demanding marine and industrial environments.

Candidates must be able to:

Lift up to 70 pounds without assistance. Perform physically demanding work for extended periods. Work in confined spaces. Work aboard maritime vessels and in active shipyard and industrial environments. Climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at elevated heights. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, blast hoods, protective clothing, and fall protection. Maintain the physical ability to safely handle blasting hoses and equipment for extended periods. Perform work in varying weather and environmental conditions. Additional Requirements Must meet all applicable federal and state employment requirements. Reliable transportation is required. Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required pre-employment screenings, including drug screening (including marijuana), employment eligibility verification, and background screening where permitted by law. Must be able to successfully complete required respirator fit testing and respiratory safety training. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and occasional night shifts based on project requirements. Overtime opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed. Benefits Main Industries offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Benefits include:

Competitive Hourly Pay Paid Vacation Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Career Growth Opportunities Stable, Year-Round Employment Why Main Industries? Celebrating over 50 years of industry leadership. Safety-first culture. Modern equipment and challenging work. Opportunities for advancement and specialized training. Team-oriented environment where your contributions make a difference. Main Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience performing abrasive blasting or sandblasting in a marine, shipyard, industrial, construction, or heavy industrial environment. Knowledge of abrasive blasting equipment and surface preparation techniques. Ability to safely operate blast pots, hoses, nozzles, compressors, and related equipment. Ability to safely use hand and power tools. Ability to understand and follow project specifications, work instructions, and supervisor directions. Ability to work in physically demanding environments and wear required respiratory protection. Strong commitment to safety, quality, dependability, and teamwork. Preferred Qualifications Experience performing abrasive blasting in shipyards or aboard marine vessels. Knowledge of

SSPC/AMPP

surface preparation standards. Experience preparing surfaces for marine and industrial protective coating systems. Experience with containment and ventilation systems used during abrasive blasting operations. Current TWIC Credential or the ability to obtain one if required for assigned work. Forklift, JLG, aerial man-lift, or other applicable equipment certifications. Physical Requirements This position requires work in demanding marine and industrial environments.

Candidates must be able to:

Lift up to 70 pounds without assistance. Perform physically demanding work for extended periods. Work in confined spaces. Work aboard maritime vessels and in active shipyard and industrial environments. Climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at elevated heights. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, blast hoods, protective clothing, and fall protection. Maintain the physical ability to safely handle blasting hoses and equipment for extended periods. Perform work in varying weather and environmental conditions. Additional Requirements Must meet all applicable federal and state employment requirements. Reliable transportation is required. Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required pre-employment screenings, including drug screening (including marijuana), employment eligibility verification, and background screening where permitted by law. Must be able to successfully complete required respirator fit testing and respiratory safety training. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and occasional night shifts based on project requirements. Overtime opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed. We're seeking experienced Marine Sandblasters to join our team. If you're safety-minded, dependable, and experienced performing abrasive blasting and surface preparation in marine or industrial environments, we'd like to hear from you.