Are you an experienced Abrasive Blaster who knows what properly prepared steel should look like before it reaches the paint booth?
Cambridge Pro Fab Inc. is looking for a reliable and experienced Abrasive Blaster/Sandblaster to join our growing manufacturing team in Paris, Ontario.
We are currently establishing a new in-house industrial paint and blasting operation, making this a great time to join Cambridge Pro Fab. Because this is a new area of our business, we are looking for experienced blasters who can bring their knowledge, skills, and practical experience to the team. You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, help establish strong blasting and surface-preparation practices, and play a role in developing this new operation as it grows.
You will be responsible for preparing structural steel and fabricated metal components for industrial coating systems by removing rust, mill scale, oxidation, weld spatter, and other contaminants.
This role requires someone who understands that quality coating starts with quality surface preparation. You must be able to recognize different blast cleanliness requirements, maintain consistent surface preparation, inspect your own work, and safely operate industrial abrasive-blasting equipment.
Join Us During Our Growth
Cambridge Pro Fab is continuing to grow and expand our manufacturing operations at 6 Adams St. in Paris, Ontario.
For nearly 40 years, Cambridge Pro Fab has been producing custom steel fabrications for major industrial and power-generation projects.
The addition of our new in-house paint and blasting operation is another important step in expanding our manufacturing capabilities. This is an opportunity to join the department at the beginning, bring forward your experience, and help us build a strong, safe, and quality-focused operation.
Our work is varied and challenging. Rather than working on the same production parts every day, you will help prepare large custom steel fabrications manufactured to demanding project and coating specifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform abrasive blasting of structural steel and fabricated metal components
- Prepare steel surfaces to specified blast cleanliness and coating requirements
- Remove rust, mill scale, oxidation, weld spatter, old coatings, and other surface contaminants
- Use abrasive blasting and mechanical surface-preparation methods as required
- Operate industrial blasting equipment safely and efficiently
- Operate and maintain blast pots, compressed-air systems, hoses, nozzles, and associated equipment
- Understand and work to specified blast cleanliness standards
- Monitor blast quality and surface condition throughout the preparation process
- Inspect all blasted surfaces before releasing work to the next operation
- Identify areas requiring additional blasting or mechanical preparation
- Perform grinding, chipping, and other surface-preparation activities using hand and power tools
- Mask, plug, cover, or otherwise protect areas that are not to be blasted
- Perform routine inspections of blasting equipment
- Clean and maintain blasting equipment and complete minor maintenance as required
- Identify equipment problems and report or correct issues where appropriate
- Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and positioning structural steel components
- Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment when qualified
- Maintain the blast area, shop, and surrounding work areas in a clean and organized condition
- Follow company health and safety policies and all applicable occupational health and safety requirements
- Properly wear and maintain all required PPE and respiratory-protection equipment
- Work cooperatively with painters, QA/QC, supervisors, and other production employees
- Assist with other shop duties as required
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of abrasive blasting experience preferred
- Previous industrial abrasive blasting experience required
- Experience preparing structural steel or heavy fabricated steel strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of abrasive blasting and mechanical surface-preparation techniques
- Understanding of different blast cleanliness standards and surface-preparation requirements
- Ability to visually inspect completed work and recognize areas that do not meet required standards
- Experience operating blast pots, hoses, nozzles, compressed-air systems, and related blasting equipment
- Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining consistent blast quality
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively as part of a production team
- Experience operating forklifts is an asset
- Overhead crane and rigging experience is an asset
- Experience with industrial coatings or painting is an asset
- Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in hot, dusty, and physically demanding industrial environments
- Must be able to meet respiratory protection and full-face respirator fit-testing requirements, including facial-hair requirements where the respirator seals to the face
- Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and proper PPE use
What We Offer
Cambridge Pro Fab is an established Canadian fabrication company that continues to invest in its facilities, equipment, capabilities, and workforce.
We want employees who take pride in their trade and want opportunities to continue developing their skills.
- Competitive wage of $25.00–$35.00 per hour based on experience and skill level
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Comprehensive co-paid health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunities to develop additional fabrication and production skills
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of a new in-house paint and blasting operation
- Employee recognition programs
- Company events
- Stable work with an established Canadian manufacturer
- Opportunity to work on large, custom industrial steel projects
If you are an experienced Abrasive Blaster who understands the importance of proper surface preparation and wants to bring your experience to a growing new operation, apply today and grow with Cambridge Pro Fab.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please read the wages posted for this position. What is your wage expectation?
- Do you have reliable transportation to get to work?
Experience:
- abrasive blasting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
