Job Description

EXPERIENCED SANDBLASTER / ABRASIVE BLASTER

Pro Coat Coatings Ltd. has been providing high quality abrasive blasting and industrial coating in the Calgary area for over 30-years. We service the oil & gas, construction and infrastructure industries, including projects such as vessels, tanks, skids, various pipes (internal and external), trusses, beams and other industrial equipment.

Business address: 6632 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2T3

Vacancies: 3

Job Description:
Abrasive blasting strips a surface of dirt, rust, old paint, and excess material and prepares it for refinishing and repair using pneumatic, electrical, and/or mechanical equipment. This job requires manual labor and is physically demanding. A blaster’s work environment is often dusty and loud, and the blaster works in a high hazard environment with heavy machinery and equipment. Safety equipment, including blasting helmets, hard-toe work boots, and hearing protection are worn to reduce the risk of getting hurt on the job.

Primary Responsibilities:
• The sandblaster uses abrasive blasting equipment to remove paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt. The sandblaster’s control of the pressure and direction of the abrasive material is vital for preventing surface damage and injury to coworkers.
• The sandblaster is responsible for shoveling or pouring sand, grit, or other abrasive material into the machine, and monitoring and maintaining an adequate supply of the abrasive in the hopper.
• Prepare surfaces prior to blasting; the blaster protects specific areas of the work surface using masking film, tape, and/or other covers.
• Sandblasters are responsible for lifting, carrying, and setting up heavy equipment and parts onto racks and/or sawhorses to effect the blast; heavy equipment (forklifts/cranes) are used to support this.
• To follow all safety procedures and operating protocols to ensure the safety of yourself, your colleagues and any equipment/facilities.
• Complete any corresponding company-paid for training, including, as an example, confined spaces, fall protection, first aid and WHMIS.

The ideal candidate will offer:
• Work experience in sandblasting: 5 years
• Work experience in the oil & gas industry and familiarity with the associated safety protocols is an asset
• Willingness to assist with all tasks performed by your crew(s)
• Willingness to work on mobile jobs within Calgary and extended hours
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Physical capability of lifting up to 50 lbs for short periods of time
• A valid class 5 driver’s license
• Current valid certification in, or the ability to obtain, WHMIS, Confined Space & Entry, Fall Arrest & First Aid CPR/AED Level C
• No formal education requirement
• Language of work: English

What we offer:
• Wage: $36/hour
• A positive work environment with opportunities to learn and grow
• Job-specific training, including safety courses, company-paid, examples are: WHMIS, Confined Space & Entry, Fall Arrest & First Aid CPR/AED Level C
• Full company benefits for health and dental:
o Dental care
o Extended health care
o Vision care

Expected Start Date: as soon as possible

Terms of employment: permanent, full-time, 30-40 hours per week
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, possible weekends, depends on the demand.

Work location:
• Calgary, AB T2C 2T3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Work is performed at the shop and various locations at the Client’s sites
• 6632 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2T3
• Work setting – in-person

Contact information / how to apply:
• [email protected]

Required languages: English

Education level: No formal education requirement

Required skills: Work experience in sandblasting: 5 years

Closest intersection: 6632 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2T3