{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d0e47949684eea1b1b2bfacd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0e47949684eea1b1b2bfacd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0e47949684eea1b1b2bfacd","title":"Blaster","description":"Job description\n\nJob Summary\n\nSmith Pump Company, Inc. is a leading supplier and manufacturer of pump products and services for the water, wastewater, and industrial markets in Texas and Oklahoma. Since 1962, the Company has been providing products and services to these industries in a friendly and professional manner.\n\nLearn more about Smith Pump by visiting our website: www.smithpump.com\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking an experienced Blaster that can operate automated blast systems or hand-held grit blast equipment to prepare interior and exterior product surfaces for coating operations.\n\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nResponsible for prepping parts to be blasted and grit blasting to required specifications.\nResponsible for the preparation of metal surfaces for blasting and painting.\nEnsures that blasting equipment is properly maintained.\n\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:\n\nWe need applicants with a strong and stable work ethic with a superior attitude.\nShow up regularly, on time, when scheduled to work.\nPosition requires at least 8 hours a day, 5 days per week. Overtime and some weekend work is required when deadlines demand it. * Capable of working under pressure and able to handle daily changes in schedules and priorities.\nWork well with others inside and outside the organization and be a team player\nMust possess good verbal and written communication skills and can follow detailed instructions.\nIntangibles: Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Good problem solving skills.\nNecessary Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\nDependable transportation\nPass pre-employment physical and drug screen\nPass Respirator and Fit Test\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrevious Work Experience as a Blaster\nForklift Experience\n\nSUPERVISORY DUTIES: None\n\nEXISTING / NEW POSITION: Existing\n\nINCOME: Dependent on experience.\n\nOTHER BENEFITS: Paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid employee medical and dental insurance, 401k, profit sharing, Cafeteria 125 plan.\n\nADDITIONAL COMMENTS:\n\nThe job functions above describe expected work to be performed by the employee with this job title. We reserve the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform essential functions. This job description is not intended be the entire definition of the position, but instead it is meant to provide a general description.\n\nSmith Pump Company, Inc. is a regional supplier and manufacturer consisting of four (4) locations and about 65 employees in Texas. The company works primarily in Texas and Oklahoma. Smith Pump Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nResponsibilities and Duties\n\nResponsible for prepping parts to be blasted and grit blasting to required specifications.\nResponsible for the preparation of metal surfaces for blasting and painting.\nEnsures that blasting equipment is properly maintained.\n\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:\n\nWe need applicants with a strong and stable work ethic with a superior attitude.\nShow up regularly, on time, when scheduled to work.\nPosition requires at least 8 hours a day, 5 days per week. Overtime and some weekend work is required when deadlines demand it. * Capable of working under pressure and able to handle daily changes in schedules and priorities.\nWork well with others inside and outside the organization and be a team player\nMust possess good verbal and written communication skills and can follow detailed instructions.\nIntangibles: Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Good problem solving skills.\n\nQualifications and Skills\n\nNecessary Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\nDependable transportation\nPass pre-employment physical and drug screen\nPass Respirator and Fit Test\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrevious Work Experience as a Blaster\nForklift Experience\n\nBenefits\n\nPaid vacation, paid sick leave, paid employee medical and dental insurance, 401k, profit sharing, Cafeteria 125 plan.\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nSalary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour\n\nBenefits:\n\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\n\nSchedule:\n\n8 hour shift\nOvertime\nWeekend availability\n\nApplication Question(s):\n\nAre you available to work on Saturday during our busy season?\nOur shop starts at 6 am. Are you able to start work at 6 am?\nWe require pre-employment drug screens. Do you understand you will be required to take and pass a drug screen prior to beginning work?\n\nWork Location: In person\nvJsrIl5zF7","company":"Smith Pump","rawCompany":"smith pump","city":"Waco","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T15:56:58.216Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-5032.00","title":"Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters","slug":"explosives-workers-ordnance-handling-experts-and-blasters"},{"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":"53-7072.00","title":"Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers","slug":"pump-operators-except-wellhead-pumpers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332812","title":"Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers","slug":"metal-coating-engraving-except-jewelry-and-silverware-and-allied-services-to-manufacturers"},{"code":"238320","title":"Painting and Wall Covering Contractors","slug":"painting-and-wall-covering-contractors"},{"code":"238910","title":"Site Preparation Contractors","slug":"site-preparation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Blaster","description":"Job description\n\nJob Summary\n\nSmith Pump Company, Inc. is a leading supplier and manufacturer of pump products and services for the water, wastewater, and industrial markets in Texas and Oklahoma. Since 1962, the Company has been providing products and services to these industries in a friendly and professional manner.\n\nLearn more about Smith Pump by visiting our website: www.smithpump.com\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking an experienced Blaster that can operate automated blast systems or hand-held grit blast equipment to prepare interior and exterior product surfaces for coating operations.\n\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nResponsible for prepping parts to be blasted and grit blasting to required specifications.\nResponsible for the preparation of metal surfaces for blasting and painting.\nEnsures that blasting equipment is properly maintained.\n\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:\n\nWe need applicants with a strong and stable work ethic with a superior attitude.\nShow up regularly, on time, when scheduled to work.\nPosition requires at least 8 hours a day, 5 days per week. Overtime and some weekend work is required when deadlines demand it. * Capable of working under pressure and able to handle daily changes in schedules and priorities.\nWork well with others inside and outside the organization and be a team player\nMust possess good verbal and written communication skills and can follow detailed instructions.\nIntangibles: Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Good problem solving skills.\nNecessary Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\nDependable transportation\nPass pre-employment physical and drug screen\nPass Respirator and Fit Test\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrevious Work Experience as a Blaster\nForklift Experience\n\nSUPERVISORY DUTIES: None\n\nEXISTING / NEW POSITION: Existing\n\nINCOME: Dependent on experience.\n\nOTHER BENEFITS: Paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid employee medical and dental insurance, 401k, profit sharing, Cafeteria 125 plan.\n\nADDITIONAL COMMENTS:\n\nThe job functions above describe expected work to be performed by the employee with this job title. We reserve the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform essential functions. This job description is not intended be the entire definition of the position, but instead it is meant to provide a general description.\n\nSmith Pump Company, Inc. is a regional supplier and manufacturer consisting of four (4) locations and about 65 employees in Texas. The company works primarily in Texas and Oklahoma. Smith Pump Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nResponsibilities and Duties\n\nResponsible for prepping parts to be blasted and grit blasting to required specifications.\nResponsible for the preparation of metal surfaces for blasting and painting.\nEnsures that blasting equipment is properly maintained.\n\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:\n\nWe need applicants with a strong and stable work ethic with a superior attitude.\nShow up regularly, on time, when scheduled to work.\nPosition requires at least 8 hours a day, 5 days per week. Overtime and some weekend work is required when deadlines demand it. * Capable of working under pressure and able to handle daily changes in schedules and priorities.\nWork well with others inside and outside the organization and be a team player\nMust possess good verbal and written communication skills and can follow detailed instructions.\nIntangibles: Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Good problem solving skills.\n\nQualifications and Skills\n\nNecessary Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\nDependable transportation\nPass pre-employment physical and drug screen\nPass Respirator and Fit Test\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrevious Work Experience as a Blaster\nForklift Experience\n\nBenefits\n\nPaid vacation, paid sick leave, paid employee medical and dental insurance, 401k, profit sharing, Cafeteria 125 plan.\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nSalary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour\n\nBenefits:\n\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\n\nSchedule:\n\n8 hour shift\nOvertime\nWeekend availability\n\nApplication Question(s):\n\nAre you available to work on Saturday during our busy season?\nOur shop starts at 6 am. Are you able to start work at 6 am?\nWe require pre-employment drug screens. Do you understand you will be required to take and pass a drug screen prior to beginning work?\n\nWork Location: In person\nvJsrIl5zF7","datePosted":"2026-08-22T15:56:58.216Z","dateModified":"2026-08-22T15:56:58.216Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smith Pump","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Waco","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d0e47949684eea1b1b2bfacd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0e47949684eea1b1b2bfacd"}}