SANDBLAST OPERATOR
Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Sandblast Operator for a Steel Fabrication shop in Ringgold, GA. This position uses specialized, high-pressure machines—including portable, manual, or CNC-automated systems to clean, etch, or shape materials by propelling abrasive media (sand, grit) via compressed air.
Pay Rate
$21.00 per hour and up based on experience
Shift and Schedule
Night Shift: 6:00pm-4:30am Monday-Thursday with overtime on Fridays when needed
Sandblast Operator Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates machinery to remove paint, scale, rust, and corrosion, ensuring surfaces are prepared for painting, coating, or repair.
- Sets up, operates, and cleans sandblast cabinets, nozzles, and hoses. Maintains equipment, including compressors and hoses, checking for leaks or damage.
- Wears required protective gear (e.g., helmets, masks) and adheres to environmental and safety regulations.
- Inspects finished surfaces to ensure they meet specifications for texture and cleanliness.
- Selects appropriate abrasive materials (e.g., grit, sand) and loads/unloads materials into machinery.
Sandblast Operator Requirements and Qualifications
- Understanding of different abrasives and equipment settings.
- Handle high-pressure hoses for long periods (6-8 hours/day) and work in dusty or confined spaces.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to work with protective equipment.
- Achieve specific surface finishes and follow blueprints or job orders.
- Lift 50lbs (in office assessment will be conducted)
Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.
Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now or call us at 423.892.5072 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at
Automation Personnel Services Chattanooga Branch
Shallowford Commons Complex
6116 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
Get that New Job Feeling! Apply Today!
Equal Opportunity Employer
APSChattanooga