Darrell Ball
Everett,WA
Summary
Experienced sandblaster with 10+ years in abrasive blasting, blast equipment operation, and surface masking. Skilled in surface preparation, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and quality control.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandblaster
Puget Sound Coating
Seattle, Washington
10.2018 - Current
- Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
- Serviced blast pots, hoses, nozzles, and shop equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
- Protected masked areas during abrasive blasting to prevent surface damage.
- Inspected parts pre- and post-sandblasting to uphold quality control standards.
- Selected abrasive media for different coating and surface prep tasks.
- Blended selected abrasives to enhance coating quality and surface preparation. according to desired finishes.
- Ensured that proper protective clothing was worn during any operation involving hazardous materials such as silica-based media or chemicals.
- Prepared steel surfaces for Puget Sound coating blasting and coating work.
Sandblaster/Painter II
Genie Industries
Moses Lake, Washington
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Prepared industrial surfaces for painting at employer facility
- Applied coatings using spray guns, brushes, and rollers
- Mixed paints, primers, and sealants to specification
- Inspected surfaces for defects before coating application
- Masked equipment, fittings, and protected work areas
- Followed safety rules, respirator use, and hazard controls
- Inspected painted surfaces after completion to ensure quality standards were met.
- Applied primer coats to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Inspected finished products for quality control purposes.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Operated power tools such as spray guns and pressure washers.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on painting equipment between jobs.
- Repaired equipment malfunctions or damage related to painting jobs.
- Assisted other painters in completing large-scale projects efficiently.
- Checked that all necessary supplies were available before starting a job.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Cleaned up job sites when projects were finished.
- Ensured that ventilation systems were functioning properly before starting any painting tasks.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Abrasive blasting
- Blast equipment operation
- Surface preparation
- Surface masking
- Abrasive media selection
- Coating inspection
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Sandblaster
Puget Sound Coating
10.2018 - Current
Sandblaster/Painter II
Genie Industries
02.2016 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School