Blasters

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking experienced Industrial Journeyman Blasters.

Position Summary

An Industrial Journeyman Blaster will prepare surfaces of equipment, piping, and structures for protection and cosmetic purposes in RCI's Paint Shop or across a construction site.

RCI has various levels of Blasters based on experience and skills ranked as follows:

• Blaster I: Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart a specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment. Must be able to manage SSPC surface preparation standards on abraded surfaces to SSPC quality standards of comparison. Must have 3 years experience.
• Blaster II: Same as "Blaster I" but with 90% ability or greater. Must have 2 years experience.
• Blaster III: Same as "Blaster I" but with 85% ability or greater. Less than a 2 years of experience.

Qualification Highlights:

• Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, or building plans
• Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position - see below
• Must be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on a blasting/painting project
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Must be willing to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must have all required tools
• Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
• Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site

Position Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations in space (coordinates), quantities, and sizes of materials required
• Identify all tools required for tasks
• Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
• Measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications
• Identify and manage different blast media as required
• Must be able to work at heights from ladders or scaffolds safely, using appropriate fall protection
• Clean up work areas
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties (be a Team player)

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties
• Must have knowledge on materials, tools, and processes involved with basic painting techniques and knowledge of paint qualities
• Must be able to identify the relationship of paint or coating specified for use to the materials being painted and the technique, mixture, and number of coatings required
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little or no notification
• Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional duties while not performing primary craft duties
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations
• Must have required tools
• Ability to work with others - Team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
• Former employee of RCI
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification
• Formal/Technical education
• Experience working with blasting surfaces for painters

Candidate Possession of Required Tools:

• 1 - Safety Toed Boots

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
• Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
• Able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
• Will be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and man lifts
• May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
• Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators

RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).