• Sandblaster

    NANA Regional Corporation (Tobyhanna, PA)


    Truestone, an Akima company, is looking for a Sandblaster to work in Tobyhanna, PA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

    Responsibilities

    + Will work on a variety of large end items in support of the refinishing process on shelters, vans, trailers, communication equipment.

    + Using specialized tools and sandblasting equipment, cleans metal parts of various types of equipment in the shop for repair or overhaul.

    + Sets controls and regulates amount of abrasive material flowing through sandblasting gun.

    + Directs flow against material to remove rust, paint, tar, and dirt to prepare equipment for painting and processing through the shop.

    + Makes adjustments and preventive maintenance repairs to sandblasting equipment.

    + Keeps equipment and area clean and in an orderly condition. Assists in other shop operations such as cleaning and preparing parts to be sent to paint shop, steam cleaning motors, chassis, and extra parts.

    + Performs other related duties.

    + Controls blasting hose with nozzles subject to high pressure, i.e., up to 100 psi.

    + Work is performed inside booth which may be extremely hot during summer months.

    + Is exposed to noise, dust, and flying abrasive material.

    Qualifications

    + Must be a US Citizen with ability to pass a thorough background check to obtain a government clearance.

    + Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

    + Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and once hired pass an annual physical.

    + Be able to lift, carry, and set up equipment and components weighing up to 75 lbs.

    + Must have experience controlling blasting hose with nozzles subject to high pressure, i.e., up to 100 psi.

    + Must be alert and experience recognizing malfunctions to sandblast and safety equipment.

    + Must be able to work while wearing protective suit and respirator.

    + Must be able to perform duties during prolonged standing, stooping, and bending, and walking.

    + Able to work inside booth which may be extremely hot during summer months.

    + Must be able to work First, Second and Third Shift as dictated by workload.

     

    Job ID

     

    2025-17185

     

    Work Type

     

    On-Site

    Company Description

    Work Where it Matters

     

    Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

     

    At Truestone, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

     

    **For our shareholders,** Truestone provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

    **For our government customers,** Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.

    **As a Truestone employee,** you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).