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Job Title: Blaster** **Job Description

The Blaster is responsible for operating blasting equipment to clean, prepare, and finish surfaces of parts and products within the production area. This role involves using abrasive blasting techniques to remove contaminants, scale, rust, or coatings from metal, plastic, or other materials in preparation for further processing or finishing. The Blaster is key in ensuring surface cleanliness and readiness for painting, coating, or other manufacturing processes while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

+ Operate blasting equipment to remove rust, paint, scale, and other contaminants from surfaces of parts and products.

+ Prepare surfaces for painting, coating, or further production by achieving the desired finish and cleanliness.

+ Set up and operate abrasive blasting machines, ensuring proper adjustment of pressure, nozzle size, and abrasive flow rates.

+ Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of blasting equipment to ensure proper functioning and prevent malfunctions.

+ Inspect blasted surfaces to ensure they meet cleanliness, roughness, and finish standards, reporting any defects or inconsistencies to the supervisor for corrective action.

+ Follow all safety protocols when operating blasting equipment, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, face shields, gloves, and protective suits.

+ Ensure proper ventilation and dust collection systems are in place to maintain a safe working environment.

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area by regularly cleaning up abrasive materials, dust, and debris.

+ Communicate effectively with other production team members to coordinate the flow of parts through the blasting process.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in industrial blasting or a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.

+ Knowledge of blasting techniques, equipment operation, and surface preparation standards.

+ Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and work instructions.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

+ Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

+ Commitment to safety and adherence to all relevant safety regulations and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Experience in industrial painting, sanding, and paint prep.

+ Familiarity with spray guns, paint booths, blasting, sandblasting, production, general labor, prepping, powder coating, and paint spraying.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your skills will directly contribute to the production of high-quality products. Enjoy a work environment that values safety, quality, and teamwork. Benefit from opportunities to develop your skills further in a supportive and fast-paced setting.

Work Environment

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pueblo, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Pueblo,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

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.