Sand Blaster (El Cajon, CA)

Sand Blaster Employment Type: Full time position Description: San Diego Powder and Protective Coatings is a fast paced, family-owned business with 75+ employees for over 25 years, that’s serving a variety of products from civilian and military customers. - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 500 am -130 pm, + Overtime, with occasional Saturdays (40-50+ hours a week) - Compensation depends on experience and capabilities with various blast techniques, C-7 certification, and or field blast experience. Looking for an experienced Sand Blaster for around $20-22 an hour. Company benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401K, annual performance bonus, and across the street parking. Responsibilities and Duties: The Sand Blast position has the responsibility assisting SDPPC in a variety of functions. Including but not limited to: • Primary responsibility is to sand blast products to customer desired surface preparation; SP-10, SP-6. • Cleaning and maintaining of blast equipment. • Cleaning blast rooms; shovel and broom. • Sanding, masking, and hanging product. • Moving racks and products in and out of the blast booths, forklift experience is a bonus. • General Housekeeping as required. • Overtime and Saturdays are expected as workload dictates. Skills and Qualifications: • Minimum 1 Year Sand Blast Experience Required. • Relevant experience operating sand blast equipment and knowledgeable about the major components of the blasting equipment/booth compressor, filters and personal protective equipment. • Able to determine types of substrates (steel, stainless steel, aluminum) material and thickness, and discern what level of psi nozzle size and distance to run. • Proven ability to understand work orders and properly blast parts according to specifications. • Prove strong work ethic and consistent on time attendance. • Proven ability to recommend process improvements. • Demonstrate ability to maintain organization and safety. • Proven ability to consistently meet production schedules. Requirements: • Must be able to pass E-Verify. • Must be at least 18 years old. • Must be able to pass a drug test. • Must be able to perform basic math skills. • Must be able to read and write in English. • Must be able to understand quality standards and adhere to specific written and drawing instructions. • Must follow compliance and safety requirements and standards, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) daily. • Able to positively interact with customers and coworkers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs. • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. • Regular use of hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, walk, talk, and hear. • Occasionally sit, climb or balance • Frequently lift/move 10-25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to work in outside weather conditions (hot, cold, wet and/or humid). Most job requirements take place in the warehouses, but some duties are outside the buildings. • Ability to obtain security clearance for military base access is a plus. • Certain positions will need to understand drawings, plans, and specifications. • Air Compressor familiarity is a plus.