**Job Title: Sandblasting Operator**
**Job Description**
This role focuses on sandblasting and industrial painting of large industrial components, manufacturing equipment, and small parts.

You prepare, set up, mask, and operate the blast booth to deliver high-quality finishes in a busy shop environment.

In addition to production work, you support general facility tasks to help maintain efficiency and safety.

Over time, you may have the chance to take on documentation, inspection, and quality control responsibilities, creating a clear path for growth into leadership support.
**Responsibilities**
Perform sandblasting on large industrial components, manufacturing equipment, and small parts using the blast booth and related equipment.

Carry out all aspects of surface preparation, including cleaning, grinding, sanding, and masking parts prior to blasting or painting.

Apply industrial coatings using spray guns and airless spray systems, including direct-to-metal (DTM) paints and other industrial finishes.

Set up, operate, and shut down the blast booth safely and efficiently, ensuring proper use of all tools and equipment.

Conduct paint preparation activities, such as mixing coatings, adjusting spray patterns, and preparing work areas for painting.

Perform touch-ups and rework as needed to ensure a consistent, high-quality finish on all components.

Handle and move parts safely within the shop, coordinating with other trades and departments as required.

Assist with general facility tasks to support shop efficiency, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Follow established safety procedures, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safe operation of shop machinery.

Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production targets and maintain workflow.

Support basic documentation and quality checks as directed, with the potential to expand into more formal inspection and quality control responsibilities over time.

Remain flexible with shift times and overtime requirements to support production needs during busy periods.
**Essential Skills**
Proven sandblasting experience in an industrial or shop environment.

Industrial painting experience in a shop setting, including preparation and application of coatings.

Hands-on experience with paint preparation, including cleaning, masking, and surface prep for industrial components.

Proficiency with spray guns and airless spray systems for industrial coatings.

Experience applying direct-to-metal (DTM) paints and similar industrial coatings.

Grinding and sanding experience for surface preparation prior to blasting or painting.

Ability to work safely in a paint booth and blast booth environment, following established procedures and safety practices.

Capability to perform detailed touch-ups and finishing work to meet quality standards.

Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including early starts and extended shifts when required.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
Experience performing basic quality control checks and visual inspections on painted or blasted components.

Forklift experience,



particularly with outdoor sit-down forklifts, to move materials and components safely.

Crane experience for handling large or heavy components within the shop environment.

Familiarity with documentation related to production, quality, or safety processes.

Interest in expanding into inspection, documentation, and quality control responsibilities over time.

Ability to collaborate effectively with a large team of trades workers in a busy industrial shop.
**Why Work Here?**
You join a stable, growth-oriented organization with a strong presence in the mobile oilfield sector and a solid backlog of work extending well into the future.

The facility offers a centralized location compared with similar shops in the area, making commuting more convenient.

You receive a competitive total rewards package that includes fully covered medical and dental benefits, stock options, and a pension plan with a 5% wage match and vesting.

The organization recognizes statutory holidays and provides consistent opportunities for overtime, giving you the chance to increase your earnings.

You benefit from clear growth potential as the shop plans significant expansion, creating opportunities to develop your skills, take on new responsibilities, and advance your career.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in a large industrial shop located in southeast Calgary, on Sheppard Road, with approximately 100 trades workers on site and plans for significant expansion in 2026.

You work in a production environment that includes a blast booth, paint booth, and various industrial equipment such as spray guns, airless spray systems, grinders, sanders, forklifts, and cranes.

The initial schedule runs Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with occasional earlier starts around 4:30 a.m. during busy seasons and consistent overtime opportunities.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.
**Pay and Advantages**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.
**À propos d'Aerotek**
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l'aviation, des installations et de la maintenance.

Nous offrons l'expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l'industrie nord-américaine.

Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l'Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année.





Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d'affaires.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu'un programme d'aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
**Ordonnance sur l'égalité des chances de San Francisco:**
Conformément à l'Ordonnance sur l'égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
**Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle (IA):**
Nous pouvons utiliser l'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d'embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l'évaluation des candidatures.

L'IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement.

En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l'aide d'outils d'IA.
**About Aerotek**
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry.

Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year.

Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions.

To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

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.
**San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:**
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
**Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):**
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.

By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

📌 Sandblasting Operator (Calgary)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Calgary