{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a050db4b461292c70f0a5b30","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a050db4b461292c70f0a5b30","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a050db4b461292c70f0a5b30","title":"Blast Operator (2nd Shift)","description":"BLAST OPERATOR (2nd SHIFT)\nA Blast Operator cleans and prepares steel for painting or coating, which involves tasks like removing mill scales and rust through abrasive sand blasting.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nExperience with paint and blast preferred.\nExperience driving forklift, crane and skid steer a plus.\nAbility to follow strict safety protocols.\nExperience in related fields like construction or manufacturing beneficial.\nPhysically able to perform job responsibilities.\nPOSITION EXPECTATIONS:\nBe reliable and conscientious.\nWork in a safe manner. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential.\nPossess strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot issues, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime.\nBe open to learning and adapting to new tools, and methodologies to stay current and continue delivering high-quality results.\nBe proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nWork with a small team of operators to load and unload structural steel members and clean the surface of the steel through use of abrasive blasting per production specifications.\nSet up, operate, and adjust sandblasting equipment to include a portable blast pot and/or blast booth.\nLoad appropriate abrasive material in the hopper and screen material for proper reclamation.\nOperate forklift, crane and skid steer to handle, load and reclaim abrasive blast material.\nInspect completed surfaces to ensure proper quality standards are met per specifications.\nPerform routine maintenance and clean equipment daily to prevent breakdowns.\nAdhere to strict safety guidelines and wear all proper PPE while operating blasting equipment.\nAS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM, YOU CAN EXPECT:\nCompetitive pay based on your years of experience.\nFull benefits package – Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, educational assistance, and more.\nSafety is the priority – Our goal is to send everyone home to their families in the same condition they arrived at each day.\nAbout Us\nCimolai-HY is a partnership between HY Steel LLC and Cimolai S.p.A., each an industry leader with a proven track record in their respective fields. Cimolai-HY combines the unique capabilities of each to provide best-in-class structural steel design and fabrication services to our clients.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nCimolai HY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, hairstyle, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, uniformed service, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.","company":"Cimolaihy","rawCompany":"cimolaihy","city":"Olean","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-01T06:53:37.735Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9124.00","title":"Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"coating-painting-and-spraying-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-2041.00","title":"Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters","slug":"structural-metal-fabricators-and-fitters"},{"code":"47-5032.00","title":"Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters","slug":"explosives-workers-ordnance-handling-experts-and-blasters"}],"industries":[{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"238120","title":"Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors","slug":"structural-steel-and-precast-concrete-contractors"},{"code":"332311","title":"Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing","slug":"prefabricated-metal-building-and-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Blast Operator (2nd Shift)","description":"BLAST OPERATOR (2nd SHIFT)\nA Blast Operator cleans and prepares steel for painting or coating, which involves tasks like removing mill scales and rust through abrasive sand blasting.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nExperience with paint and blast preferred.\nExperience driving forklift, crane and skid steer a plus.\nAbility to follow strict safety protocols.\nExperience in related fields like construction or manufacturing beneficial.\nPhysically able to perform job responsibilities.\nPOSITION EXPECTATIONS:\nBe reliable and conscientious.\nWork in a safe manner. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential.\nPossess strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot issues, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime.\nBe open to learning and adapting to new tools, and methodologies to stay current and continue delivering high-quality results.\nBe proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nWork with a small team of operators to load and unload structural steel members and clean the surface of the steel through use of abrasive blasting per production specifications.\nSet up, operate, and adjust sandblasting equipment to include a portable blast pot and/or blast booth.\nLoad appropriate abrasive material in the hopper and screen material for proper reclamation.\nOperate forklift, crane and skid steer to handle, load and reclaim abrasive blast material.\nInspect completed surfaces to ensure proper quality standards are met per specifications.\nPerform routine maintenance and clean equipment daily to prevent breakdowns.\nAdhere to strict safety guidelines and wear all proper PPE while operating blasting equipment.\nAS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM, YOU CAN EXPECT:\nCompetitive pay based on your years of experience.\nFull benefits package – Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, educational assistance, and more.\nSafety is the priority – Our goal is to send everyone home to their families in the same condition they arrived at each day.\nAbout Us\nCimolai-HY is a partnership between HY Steel LLC and Cimolai S.p.A., each an industry leader with a proven track record in their respective fields. 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