Sandblasters use specialized equipment to apply sand or other abrasive materials to surfaces. They commonly work with metals, wood, ceramics, and other materials that are difficult to clean by hand. Sandblasting is used to smooth out rough spots on a surface, remove paint or rust, or prepare an object for painting or coating.

• $18.50/hr, 20 to 40 hours a week

Sandblasters job responsibilities:

• Operating high-pressure hoses to blast away layers of paint from surfaces such as walls or floors
• Sandblasting equipment, including compressors, filters, hoses, nozzles, and pressure gauges
• Cleaning tools and equipment to prevent clogging or other problems that could result in injury or damage to equipment
• Cleaning work areas before and after blasting projects to remove debris and dust
• Preparing blasting equipment for use by checking fluid levels and replacing worn parts
• Removing old paint from surfaces using a sandblaster or other blasting equipment