C7-Certified Industrial Blaster – Maritime, Defense & Industrial Coatings NORFOLK, VA

Join Our Certified Coatings Team Preparing Components for Mission-Ready Performance | Norfolk, VA

Prepare and blast metal components to C7 certification standards for defense, maritime, and industrial applications. Execute abrasive blasting and surface preparation to meet NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC, and shipyard coating requirements—ensuring every surface is ready for high-performance finishes in mission-critical environments.

📄
Job Type: Full-Time

💲
Pay: $22 - 30 per hour (based on experience)

Monday–Thursday Day Shift | 4x10

Monday–Thursday Afternoon Shift | 4x10

Monday–Thursday Evening Shift | 4x10

Tuesday–Friday Day Shift | 4x10

Tuesday–Friday Afternoon Shift | 4x10

Tuesday–Friday Evening Shift | 4x10

🏭
About TST Fab & Machine

TST Fab & Machine is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in Norfolk, Virginia, specializing in high-spec metal fabrication and machining for the defense, maritime, and industrial sectors. We are a mission-driven team known for precision, reliability, and responsiveness.

Our blasting and prep technicians play a critical role in ensuring parts meet strict coating and finish specifications before delivery. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking professionals who take pride in their craft and thrive in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

We’re hiring a C7-Certified Industrial Blaster to perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation on metal components in compliance with NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC, and shipyard coating standards. You’ll prepare parts for powder coating, painting, and other finishing processes—working with precision to ensure proper adhesion, surface profile, and finish readiness.

This role is ideal for detail-oriented, safety-focused professionals who take pride in delivering surfaces that meet or exceed customer specifications for mission-critical applications.

• Perform C7-compliant abrasive blasting on a variety of metal components, ensuring required surface profile, cleanliness, and finish preparation
• Prepare surfaces for industrial and defense coatings, including cleaning, masking, and applying protective coverings as required
• Operate and maintain blasting equipment, adjusting air pressure, abrasive flow, and nozzle techniques for optimal results
• Inspect completed surfaces for compliance with NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC, and customer-specific requirements
• Work with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty metals in defense, maritime, and industrial applications
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage, confined space entry, and hazardous material handling
• Maintain blasting area, tools, and equipment in clean, safe, and operational condition
• Collaborate with coating, finishing, and fabrication teams to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in blasting efficiency, quality, and safety practices

• 3+ years of blasting and surface preparation experience in a manufacturing, shipyard, or industrial setting (0–2 years acceptable with certification)
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation standards (SSPC, NACE, NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC)
• Ability to work with multiple metal types and understand surface preparation requirements for each
• Familiarity with industrial coating systems and application requirements
• Basic mechanical skills for blasting equipment setup, operation, and maintenance
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand for long periods, and work in protective gear for extended shifts
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and adherence to safety procedures
• High school diploma or equivalent required

• ✔️ Competitive pay based on experience
• ✔️ Flexible Schedule Options: 4x10 Day, 4x10 Evening, 4x10 Night, and Weekend Shifts Available
• ✔️ Company-paid medical insurance (employee only)
• ✔️ 401(k) with company match
• ✔️ Opportunities for growth and advancement
• ✔️ Supportive, safety-focused, veteran-owned workplace

TST Fab & Machine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

🔧
Ready to make your work count? Apply today.
Join a company where your skills are trusted, your standards are respected, and your impact is real.

Upload Your Resume Accepted formats: .pdf, .doc, .docx

Upload Cover Letter Accepted formats: .pdf, .doc, .docx