Blaster; Pbldg

Position: Blaster (5P200 bldg 350)
Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a Blaster to work in Pennsylvania.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

** Responsibilities*
* + Removes rust, scale, paint, corrosion, and other foreign materials from metal and non-metal surfaces.

+ Operates abrasive blasting equipment, including automatic blasting bays, nozzle blasting chambers, and blasting booths.

+ Prepares items for blasting by masking, covering, and protecting areas as required.

+ Sorts and organizes work based on the type, size, and condition of items.

+ Sets up blasting equipment and selects the appropriate abrasive material for each job.

+ Adjusts blast nozzle angles, distances, and air pressure to achieve proper surface cleaning.

+ Positions and manipulates items to ensure thorough and effective blasting.

+ Maintains proper levels of blasting materials and monitors equipment during operation.

+ Follows all required safety procedures and uses appropriate protective equipment.

+ Performs minor maintenance and routine upkeep on blasting equipment.

+ Must obtain and maintain a forklift license upon request.

** Qualifications*
* + High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ 1-3 years of experience in the field.

+ Must be able to lean and operate forklift upon request.

** Job *
* ** Work Type*
* On-Site

** Company Description*
* ** Work Where it Matters*
* Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

** For our shareholders,
** AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

** For our government customers,
** AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

** As an AFO employee,
** you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at  or  (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).