SANBLASTER
JANSTEEL.USA
Miami, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
- Mixed abrasive material with water to create a slurry for blasting.
- 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.
- Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast cabinet or onto blast tables.
- Determined appropriate type of media used based on substrates being blasted.
- Monitored air pressure levels throughout the duration of the project to ensure consistent results.
- Repaired damaged components using welding techniques prior to beginning any sandblasting work.
- 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.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
- Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes., for more detailed cleaning tasks.
- Established containment barriers around areas where blasting was taking place.
- Kept accurate records of all jobs performed including quantity of material used and time needed to complete task.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
- Discarded spent abrasive media safely in accordance with company policies and local laws.
- Assisted with training new employees in safe operating procedures for sandblasters.
- Removed sand, paint, grease, tar or rust from [Material] surfaces.
- Mixed abrasives according to desired finishes.
- Safely operated [Type] equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Loaded sandblasting equipment with abrasives and attached nozzles to hoses to admit compressed air and activate jets.
- Prioritized safety and wore personal protective equipment when handling hazardous materials including noxious, silica and mineral dust.
- Cut, ground, sanded and polished stone in preparation for diverse projects.
- Maintained endurance while applying strength and using hand-eye coordination to increase productivity and quality.
- Reviewed work order documents, technical models and requirements and specifications to complete precise cuts and achieve accurate results.
- Worked cohesively with various materials by understanding how different stone is structured and naturally chips.
- Addressed rough areas with sanding tools to provide smooth surfaces and edges.
- Moved fingers over surfaces of carvings to verify smoothness of finish.
- Carved high-quality patterns and shapes from stone materials according to blueprint designs.
- Used rubbing stones to smooth surfaces of carvings.
