Abrasive Blaster

Job overview

The Abrasive Blaster role is onsite at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. The posting states pay of $27.31 per hour, plus a $120.00 per diem for those who qualify. Hutco is recruiting experienced blasters for work in a physically demanding shipyard environment. The role performs abrasive blasting using high-pressure equipment while following shipyard safety and medical-clearance requirements. The work supports shipyard operations by preparing surfaces through safe, qualified blasting practices.

What you'll do

• Perform abrasive blasting with high-pressure blast equipment in a shipyard environment
• work safely in confined spaces, at heights, and through manways and tank openings
• use required respiratory and protective equipment
• meet applicable safety training and medical-clearance requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

abrasive blasting

shipyard

high-pressure blast equipment

newport news va

hutco

confined space

fall protection

respirator use

full-time

$27.31/hour

$120 per diem for qualifying candidates

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Limited benefit plan available, including medical/prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, term life, and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.

Why this role

Requires at least three years of high-pressure blasting experience and U.S. citizenship; the posting specifies this is not a Blast Machine Equipment Operator or Ultra-High Pressure Water Blaster position.

About the employer

Hutco Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.