**Sandblaster**

Pay rate:

$25-$43/hr depending on location and experience

SUMMARY

Preparation of marine crafts for painting. Prepares metal for painting by removing paint, rust, mill scale with 150 PSI sandblasting equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assemble sandblasting equipment, hoses and place in required location.
• Set up required negative ventilation.
• Sand blast surface using all required environmental and safety controls.
• Provide their own sand blasting hood and nozzles.
• Disassemble sandblasting equipment, hoses and store properly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of techniques used in the preparation of steel surfaces for painting, such as
  requirements for SSPC SP-10, SSPC SP- 6, and SSPC SP-7.
• Individual must have 3 years experience in the Marine Sandblasting Field.
• Must be able to carry a load of about 50 lbs. Climb stairways, vertical and inclined ladders. Crawl in tanks
  and voids. Kneeling, standing, sitting, crouching and stooping.
• Shipyard environment involving working in cramp quarters, high places, hazardous conditions, loud noises,
  wearing specialized protective equipment, indoors or outdoors.