Abrasive Blasting Technician, Surface Preparation

A Day in the Life

At Surface Engineering, you’ll start your shift by reviewing drawings, specifications, and work instructions for the day’s work orders. You’ll clean and carefully mask components to get them ready for grit blasting, then move parts using forklifts or overhead cranes as needed. With a focus on safety and precision, you’ll set up equipment, blast to spec, and verify results with dial indicators, scales, and other measuring tools—recording everything accurately on production and quality paperwork.

Between runs, you’ll keep your area organized, maintain PPE use at all times, and follow our Quality Management System procedures. You’ll lend a hand to neighboring teams when needed, and you’ll take on additional, related tasks assigned by your supervisor. This is hands-on, detail-focused work where pride in quality truly shows—and no prior experience is required.

Core Responsibilities

• Clean and properly mask parts in preparation for grit blasting.
• Read and follow drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use dial indicators, scales, and other measuring devices to inspect parts and accurately record results.
• Operate lathes, forklifts, overhead cranes, hand tools, and other equipment as required.
• Complete production and quality paperwork accurately and on time.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment and follow established safety practices.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow established Quality Management System procedures.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Basic understanding of measuring devices.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Willingness to learn and follow company safety and quality procedures.

Physical Demands & Work Setting

This position frequently requires standing, reaching, repetitive hand movements, fine coordination, and the use of hand tools and machinery. The employee must be able to frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 60 pounds. The role may also require occasional walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.