About the role
Hamilton Tanks is hiring a precision-minded blaster to prepare steel tanks using abrasive blasting media. You will remove coatings and contamination (scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt), create the specified surface profile, and verify that every finished part meets quality requirements. This position reports directly to the Shop Supervisor.
A day in your boots
- Suit up with required PPE and respirator, perform a pre-use check of blasting equipment, and stage materials.
- Clean grease and dirt from products before blasting.
- Load the hopper by shoveling or pouring abrasive sand, grit, or steel shot of the specified grade.
- Start up and maintain blast delivery systems; set and regulate pressures to ensure a safe, efficient blasting environment.
- Direct the blast nozzle to remove rust and coatings; use scrapers, brushes, or abrasive papers for detailed areas.
- Inspect blasted surfaces to confirm finish and profile conform to specifications and document results.
Physical demands
- Standing for over 8 hours a day
- Lifting and carrying 50 pounds
- Pushing and/or pulling 50 pounds
- Walking on variable terrain (loose gravel, concrete flooring, asphalt)
- Turning/twisting/bending at the waist
- Forward and overhead reaching
- Ability to wear respiratory protection for over 4 hours a day
What you bring
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Experience as an abrasive blaster or related surface-prep role (preferred)
- Familiarity with a range of shop concepts, practices, and procedures, or the ability and willingness to train on additional equipment/processes
- Working knowledge of manual sand and grit blasting machines, materials, processes, and practices
- General knowledge of hand tools (chipping hammer, wire brush) and power tools (grinder, belt sander, palm sander)
- Consistent, demonstrable safe work practices
- Visual acuity and peripheral perception of 70 degrees
Pre-employment and safety compliance
Ability to pass background check, drug test, fit for duty test, and Respirator Fit Test (Pulmonary Function Test)
Compensation and benefits
- Pay based on experience
- Generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays
- Final compensation aligned with experience, qualifications, and skill level
Reporting line
You will report directly to the Shop Supervisor.