Machine Operator

Operate grit blast equipment

Maintain flow of components upstream and downstream of the blast booth

Maintain grit blast pot and safety equipment in good condition

Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.

Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.

Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts.

May examine finished products to ensure conformance to specifications

Understand the procedure and purpose for abrasive blasting.

Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills**

Sandblaster, Sandblast, Sandblasting, Machine operation, painting, Manufacturing process, assembly, inspection equipment, hand tool

**Top Skills Details**

Sandblaster,Sandblast,Sandblasting,Machine operation,painting

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

Mechanical aptitude

Use of hand and power tools

Setting up machines

preventative maintenance

**Experience Level**

Intermediate Level

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Lincolnton,NC.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.