Sand Blaster

Overview

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Permanent / Full-Time

Positions Available:  Weekend Shift - 1

Waiward Industrial LP is a unionized shop offering the highest paid wages in the industry! We offer great benefits, RRSP's, annual boot allowance & safety glass coverage, $3 per hour for Night Shift Differential as well as the opportunity for long-term employment.

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Sandblaster is responsible for sandblasting steel using a hose of descaling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for painting using air-powered sandblasting equipment.
• Apply paper and masking tape to protect unpainted surfaces as required.
• Clean and repair sandblasting equipment regularly.
• Load shop with blaster material.
• Assist painters in cutting in, striping and blowing down blasted steel and tracking piece numbers on reports.
• Track pieces from the load list as they are being completed.
• Complete housekeeping tasks.
• Attend daily toolbox meetings.
• Follow work schedules.
• Read, understand and comply with all established procedures including Waiward’s safety policies and rules, safe work practices, procedures for machinery and equipment and complete required documentation.
• Take reasonable care and cooperate with the employer to protect the health and safety of themselves and their co-workers.
• Participates in the HSE Safety Incentive Program by completing an SI card on a weekly basis.
• Adheres to all Company PPE standards, ensuring appropriate personal protective equipment is worn at all times.
• Reports personal injuries, no matter how minor, and obtain medical attention as required.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-3 Years Sandblasting experience is required.
• Experience within the steel industry is an asset.
• Experience with manual hose sand blasting is an asset.
• Certified Overhead Crane Operator is an asset (can be internally delivered).
• Basic and Advanced Rigging Course is an asset.
• Forklift Certification is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Respirator Mask Fit Testing Required.
• FLHA Training is an asset.
• WHMIS.

Working Conditions

The incumbent may be required to work outdoors with moderate noise, exposure to hazardous fumes and equipment while working in extreme temperatures.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing assembly specifications for extended periods of time; and extensive reading. The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for walking on uneven ground, climbing, confined space entry, limited lifting, and sitting.

*Waiward is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.