**Abrasive Blaster - San Diego, CA** **Job Description** + Removes surface contaminants, paint, and/or multi-layer rust. Works on ships at heights and in confined areas, using an air feed respirator. **Responsibilities** + Install protective masking and containment systems. + Set up and operate abrasive blast equipment. + Perform abrasive blast surface preparation to the specified degree of cleanliness. + Set up, operate, and maintain dust collection system. + Set up and operate blast media recovery, which includes final cleaning of surface prior to coating application. + Other job duties as may be assigned relevant to the trade. **Essential Skills** + Abrasive blasting + Blasting equipment operation + Painting + Hand tools + Shipyard laborer **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + One to two years of experience in abrasive blasting activities or SSPC C-7 Certification accredited. + Knowledgeable in surface preparation procedures. + Able to set up and use abrasive blast gear and equipment. + Able to operate high reaching equipment. **Work Environment** + Work will be performed at the Nassco shipyard facility on 2nd shift. The role requires working at heights, in confined spaces, and using specialized equipment such as air feed respirators. **Job Type & Location** + This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 15, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. 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.