Sand Blaster Material Loader
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview
Met-Con Inc. a leader in the structural steel fabrication industry is seeking a motivated and experienced Sand Blaster / Material Loader to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring quality efficiency and safety throughout blasting and loading operations.
Position Summary
The Sand Blaster / Material Loader is responsible for loading and unloading material in and out of the blast bay using overhead cranes or forklifts. This role also includes operating sandblasting equipment maintaining equipment and adhering to all safety requirements including proper PPE and respiratory protection.
The position also involves loading finished material onto tractor trailers using a telehandler-style forklift ensuring all materials are safely secured accurately accounted for and prepared for safe transport. The Loader works closely with the Paint Department to move material from the blast area to paint.
Key Responsibilities
- Sandblasting:
- Safely stage material in the blast area.
- Inspect and maintain blast equipment.
- Communicate and coordinate with Leads to ensure priorities are met.
- Loading:
- Operate telehandler forklifts and overhead cranes.
- Use cribbing and dunnage properly.
- Stack material securely for roadway transport.
- Accurately account for all material per load.
- Quality and Compliance:
- Ensure surface preparation meets required SSPC standards.
- Prepare entire surfaces and perform spot checks to ensure 100% completion.
- Safety:
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Always wear PPE.
- Operate forklifts at safe speeds and follow safety procedures.
- Always maintain situational awareness.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in structural steel blasting and/or loading operations.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of AISC painting standards and quality control processes.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on quality and accuracy.
Safety-Oriented: Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety standards
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Met-Con Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Met-Con Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.
Key Skills
- Athletics
- Hr Internship
- Insurance Management
- Insurance Paralegal
- Catia
- ACCA
About Company
Established in 1979, Met-Con, Inc. is responsible for Fabrication and Erection of the most visible structures in Central Florida. We primarily fabricate and erect structural steel. Additionally, we boast a crane division and a precision machine shop.
