OverviewNew Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader with multiple locations in North America. It offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands, and infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions to provide safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. More information is available at www.Newflyer.Com.Position SummaryAs an Abrasive Blaster on the Corrosion Team, you play a key role in ensuring the longevity and durability of New Flyer buses. You will be responsible for sandblasting, washing, and prepping the bus frame to meet strict quality and safety standards. This position requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to workplace safety while working with high-pressure air lines, confined spaces, and abrasive materials.BenefitsCompetitive wages and a comprehensive benefits packageA continuous learning environmentAbility to advance your career with a growing companyNFI Group was named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth time since the competition was established in 2007Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much moreOngoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutionsResponsibilitiesSurface Preparation: Follow blueprints and process sheets to properly prepare bus frames for blasting and coating applicationsAbrasive Blasting & Cleaning: Remove contaminants, rust, and old coatings using sandblasting techniques and high-pressure air lines to create a clean, uniform surfaceCoating Application Support:



Work closely with the painting and finishing team to ensure surfaces are prepped correctly for optimal adhesion and coating performanceEquipment & Maintenance: Operate and maintain blasting equipment, ensuring safe and efficient functionality while monitoring wear on abrasive materialsSafety & Compliance: Adhere to strict workplace safety procedures, especially when working at heights, in confined spaces, and with high-pressure equipmentQualificationsUnderstanding of surface preparation and abrasive blasting techniques—experience in industrial blasting, painting, or surface treatment is preferredAbility to read and interpret blueprints, process sheets, and technical instructions to ensure precision and qualityAttention to detail when assessing pre-blasted surfaces for defects and readiness for the next phasePhysical stamina and safety awareness—comfortable working in a physically demanding environment and following all PPE, ventilation, and equipment safety protocolsEffective teamwork and independent work ability—collaborate in a team-oriented environment while taking initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervisionOur WhyWe exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, productive and reliable.About NFI GroupNFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.Nfigroup.Com, www.Newflyer.Com, www.Mcicoach.Com, www.Arbocsv.Com, www.Alexander-dennis.Com, www.Carfaircomposites.Com and www.Nfi.Parts.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManufacturingIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

📌 Abrasive Blaster/Sand Blaster (Winnipeg)
🏢 New Flyer
📍 Winnipeg