Reliable Sandblaster with 40 years of experience blasting heavy materials. Successful at adapting to tough working conditions and maintaining a safe working zone. Adept at multitasking and prioritizing many tasks.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sandblaster
Southern Product Finishing
Pearland, TX
01.2018 - 03.2024
Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
Cleaned and prepped surfaces prior to sandblasting.
Set up blast rooms with appropriate safety controls.
Adjusted air pressure settings for optimal results.
Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations regarding personal protective equipment.
Mixed abrasive material according to specified proportions to achieve desired results.
Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Sandblaster
Louisiana Blasting & Coating
New Iberia, LA
05.1998 - 01.2018
Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
Adjusted nozzle size and pressure settings on the sandblaster to achieve desired results.
Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.
Ensured that proper protective clothing was worn during any operation involving hazardous materials such as silica-based media or chemicals.
Followed established environmental regulations when disposing of waste generated from projects.
Established containment barriers around areas where blasting was taking place.
Painter
TNT Sandblasting
New Iberia, LA
07.1984 - 04.1998
Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
Metal Fabricator/Production Assembly Line Worker at Southern Aluminum Finishing CoMetal Fabricator/Production Assembly Line Worker at Southern Aluminum Finishing Co