**Job Title: Blaster** **Job Description** You will be blasting very large structural parts to prepare them for painting. This role is very physical and labor-intensive, requiring you to hold 50-60 lbs all day. You will be handling a very large hose that is 4 inches thick, blowing steel grit. **Responsibilities** + Blast large structural parts to prepare for painting + Perform physically demanding tasks, including holding 50-60 lbs all day + Handle a large hose that is 4 inches thick, blowing steel grit **Essential Skills** + General labor experience + Experience in paint preparation + Sanding skills + Sandblasting experience + Blasting experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Comfortable with labor-intensive and heavy work + Ability to work around large parts **Why Work Here?** This large, locally owned shop offers great individual benefits and hosts multiple events throughout the year. Employees enjoy a 6% match of 401k when brought on permanent, 10 paid holidays, and opportunities for overtime. The shop is flexible with scheduling, allowing you to get 40 hours by the end of the week. Additionally, bonuses are available, and the company owns 2 acres, making it a unique place to work. **Work Environment** The work environment is very blue-collar, with a large building that has no A/C and many garage doors. It is a straightforward and practical space designed for heavy-duty work. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Becker, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00 • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Becker,MN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 21, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.