Shape the finish. Set the standard.
Join Hamilton Tanks and make steel tanks production-ready through expert abrasive blasting. Your work removes contaminants, establishes the required surface profile, and ensures each vessel meets specification. You’ll collaborate closely with the Shop Supervisor, who is your direct reporting lead.
Your responsibilities
- Clean incoming tanks and components of grease and dirt.
- Shovel or pour abrasive sand, grit, or steel shot of the specified grade into the hopper.
- Inspect, start, and maintain blast delivery systems; regulate pressures for safe, efficient operation.
- Operate blast nozzles to strip rust and coatings; finish details with scrapers, brushes, or abrasive papers.
- Verify the final surface finish and quality against defined standards.
Essential capabilities
- Stand more than 8 hours per day
- Lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds
- Walk on varied terrain: loose gravel, concrete, asphalt
- Turn, twist, and bend at the waist; reach forward and overhead
- Wear respiratory protection for over 4 hours per day
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Prior abrasive blasting or related experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of shop practices or ability to train on additional equipment and processes
- Hands-on skill with manual sand/grit blasting machines and materials
- Comfort with hand tools (chipping hammer, wire brush) and power tools (grinder, belt sander, palm sander)
- Proven commitment to safe work practices
- Visual acuity and peripheral perception of 70 degrees
Compliance
- Ability to pass background check, drug test, fit for duty test, and Respirator Fit Test (Pulmonary Function Test)
What you’ll gain
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays
- Compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and skill level
Team and leadership
Directly reports to the Shop Supervisor and collaborates across fabrication and finishing.