**Blaster** **(Sedalia)** **Department:** Paint **Reports To:** Material Manager/Operations Specialist **FLSA Status** Non-Exempt (Hourly) **Date** 09/08/2021 **Location:** Sedalia, MO **Job Description:** Operate air driven, steel-shot blaster to remove rust/slag and other unwanted properties from trailers and trailer components. Prepares components/trailers for grit-blasting in pre-paint area and performs other duties as assigned by Load King Management. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Safely and efficiently use blasting and cleaning techniques in the preparation of surfaces for coating + Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper. + Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action. + Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets. + Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel. + Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts. + Manually directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove-fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval. + Act in accordance with applicable practices, policies, and procedures, when blasting. + Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment when blasting, as directed. + Disassembles sandblasting equipment and cleans equipment, using solvent, wire brushes, and dry cloth + Must maintain all equipment in good working condition. **Required Skills and Qualifications** + High school diploma or the equivalent. + 2+ years of experience + Proficient in modern painting techniques and equipment. Good working knowledge of industrial paints, primers and thinners and knowledge of various machines, painting practices and techniques. + Must be able to paint all products in a variety of sizes. **Preferred Skills and Qualifications** + Proven commitment to safety. + Extremely detailed oriented and accurate. + Being able to set priorities and adapt to changing work priorities. + Meeting deadlines and schedules; must be able to work in a fast-paced environment + Pride in quality workmanship. **Working Conditions:** + Work is conducted inside and outside during all-weather types. + Temperatures will be variable according to season and specific work site. + Tasks may involve moderate to heavy physical labor. + Walking, climbing, standing, sitting, and lifting are required **Physical Requirements:** + Must be able to work in cold and hot weather conditions some part of the time. + Be able to grip, pull and push heavy objects. + Ability to work with hands and perform routine lifting up to 50 lbs. + Stand for extended periods of time.