Shot Blaster

Shotblaster x 2

Location: Tameside

Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 6-2 / 2-10

Employment: Temporary / Ongoing with potential for further opportunities

Kinetic Recruitment is currently supporting a manufacturing specialist with the recruitment of 2 x Shotblasters to support continued growth and increased production requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous shot blasting, abrasive blasting, surface preparation or industrial manufacturing experience. Training will be provided, so candidates with the right attitude and a strong industrial background who are looking to develop their skills are also encouraged to apply.

Pay Rate

• £14.00 per hour - without FLT and Overhead Crane (OHC) licences
• £14.50 per hour - with one licence FLT or Overhead Crane (OHC) licences
• £15.00 per hour - with both FLT and Overhead Crane (OHC) licences

The Role

Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for the abrasive blast cleaning and preparation of steel components and fabricated products prior to coating.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating shot blasting equipment safely and effectively.
• Preparing steel components by removing rust, scale, paint and other contaminants.
• Achieving required surface preparation standards, including SA 2.5 where applicable.
• Inspecting blasted surfaces to ensure required cleanliness and profile standards are achieved.
• Loading and unloading components within the blast booth.
• Handling materials using overhead cranes and lifting equipment where trained and authorised.
• Completing production paperwork and maintaining traceability records.
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting defects or maintenance requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within the workplace.
• Working closely with coating operatives, inspectors and supervisors to meet production targets.
• Assisting with the packing, handling and movement of finished goods when required.
• Working in accordance with all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work safely within an industrial environment.
• Physically capable of manual handling activities.
• Ability to follow work instructions and quality procedures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to work hard.

Desirable:

• Previous shot blasting or surface preparation experience.
• Experience within a coatings, fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• FLT Licence.
• Overhead Crane Licence.
• Knowledge of surface preparation standards such as ISO 8501-1.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality environment.

Training Provided

Full training and development will be available, including:

• Shot blasting techniques and operation.
• Safe use of plant and equipment.
• Health & Safety procedures.
• Quality and inspection requirements.
• Manual handling.
• FLT and Overhead Crane training where applicable.

Working Hours

Early Shift:
Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

Late Shift:
Monday - Wednesday, 2:00pm - 12:00am
Thursday, 2:00pm - 11:30pm

Both shifts are 37.5 hours per week.

Some flexibility, including overtime, may be required to support production requirements.

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