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Industrial Abrasive Blaster - JOB FAIR

VLS Environmental Solutions48 open roles

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Victoria, TX, USA
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13.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. VLS Environmental Solutions postings stay open a median of 8 days.

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  5. 36.6%30 days
  6. 58.9%60 days
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VLS Environmental Solutions median: 8 days open

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VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

VLS Environmental Services is the recognized industry leader in providing Environmental Solutions to our Industrial and Manufacturing clients. A financially stable company that has experienced significant organic and inorganic growth over the past several years, VLS offers the perks of a big company (competitive pay, great time off packages, and solid benefits, including paid life insurance and a 401(k) match of up to 5%) combined with the collaborative and results-driven culture of a small one.

Job Description Overview The Blaster role is responsible for operating blasting equipment to remove internal or external paint, rust and/or other surface debris from rail cars to meet specification established by customer, regulatory agencies and internal inspectors.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate blasting equipment to remove scale, paint and other foreign substances from inside and/or outside of railcars and other materials to prime, paint and stencil the interior and/or exterior surfaces of railcars or equipment
  • Adjust equipment as necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting
  • Surface preparation of non-finished railcars and components using various blast media methods
  • Read work orders to determine production specifications and information
  • Reject defective products and readjust equipment to eliminate problems
  • Utilizes respirators and fresh air equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and operating instructions.
  • Assembles and disassembles helmets and air line connections prior to use
  • Performs general and preventative maintenance on blasting equipment to include cleaning after use and proper set up for the next job
  • Keep materials area and other work areas clean and orderly and report potential hazards
  • Complies with all established safety regulations, rules, policies and procedures
  • Performs other assignments as required

Requirements

  • Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in general abrasive blasting
  • Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently
  • Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions
  • Ability to work M-F 6:30am-3:00pm with mandatory overtime (OT after normal shift and weekends)
  • Work weekends as needed
  • Able to work in any weather conditions
  • Dependable
  • Manages time effectively
  • Must be willing to help out in other departments as needed
  • Ability to work independently or as a team
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screening
  • Must be authorized to work in the US

Preferred Requirements

  • 2 years experience in general abrasive blasting
  • Experience in operating blasting machinery
  • High School Graduate or equivalent

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

  • Must be able to wear a blasting suit with air supply helmet
  • Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time
  • Must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces
  • Must be able to work at elevated heights
  • May encounter fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration
  • Work near moving mechanical parts and in a loud environment
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
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