• Grit Blaster

    Aerotek (Houston, TX)


    Job Title: Grit Blaster

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled grit blaster to expertly remove old coatings from gas turbine parts. The role involves precision grit blasting of a ceramic thermal bearing mat coating in a blasting booth, ensuring the parts can be repaired effectively.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform grit blasting to remove old coatings from gas turbine components.

    + Work with thin gauged stainless and alloy materials, requiring high precision.

    + Handle blasting of nuts, bolts, and various turbine components.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in sandblasting and grit blasting techniques.

    + At least 2 years of experience in grit blasting.

    + Experience with blasting thin gauged materials.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Strong attention to detail and precision in handling materials.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a thriving industry with abundant business opportunities. We are committed to training our employees and supporting their growth within the company.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is an open-aired, clean shop where the employee will work in a blast booth and wear protective suits. The current location may move within North Houston in 5-6 months, but the new location will remain close by. The work schedule is 5 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with frequent Saturday and occasional Sunday hours.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Texas.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77086.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.