Abrasive Blast Technician – Steel Tank Finishing

About the role Hamilton Tanks is hiring a precision-minded blaster to prepare steel tanks using abrasive blasting media. You will remove coatings and contamination (scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt), create the specified surface profile, and verify that every finished part meets quality requirements. This position reports directly to the Shop Supervisor.

A day in your boots

Suit up with required PPE and respirator, perform a pre-use check of blasting equipment, and stage materials.

Clean grease and dirt from products before blasting.

Load the hopper by shoveling or pouring abrasive sand, grit, or steel shot of the specified grade.

Start up and maintain blast delivery systems; set and regulate pressures to ensure a safe, efficient blasting environment.

Direct the blast nozzle to remove rust and coatings; use scrapers, brushes, or abrasive papers for detailed areas.

Inspect blasted surfaces to confirm finish and profile conform to specifications and document results.

Physical demands

Standing for over 8 hours a day Lifting and carrying 50 pounds

Pushing and/or pulling 50 pounds

Walking on variable terrain (loose gravel, concrete flooring, asphalt)
Turning/twisting/bending at the waist

Forward and overhead reaching

Ability to wear respiratory protection for over 4 hours a dayWhat you bring

High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Experience as an abrasive blaster or related surface-prep role (preferred)
Familiarity with a range of shop concepts, practices, and procedures, or the ability and willingness to train on additional equipment/processes

Working knowledge of manual sand and grit blasting machines, materials, processes, and practices

General knowledge of hand tools (chipping hammer, wire brush) and power tools (grinder, belt sander, palm sander)
Consistent, demonstrable safe work practices

Visual acuity and peripheral perception of 70 degrees

Pre-employment and safety compliance

Ability to pass background check, drug test, fit for duty test, and Respirator Fit Test (Pulmonary Function Test)
Compensation and benefits

Pay based on experience

Generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)10 paid holidays

Final compensation aligned with experience, qualifications, and skill level

Reporting line

You will report directly to the Shop Supervisor.