Machine Operator / Shot Blaster in Slough
Posted by Core Group
£20 an hour
Slough · Contract
My client , due to expansion has an exciting position for a Machine Operator / Shot Blaster based in Slough.
Job Title
Machine Operator /Shot Blaster / Surface Preparation Operative
Shift: nights
Pay: £20ph
Full training given
Job Purpose
To operate shot blasting and surface preparation equipment to strip rust, paint, mill scale, and other contaminants from metal components or structures, achieving required cleanliness standards in line with production and safety targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor manual or automated shot blasting machines, blast pots, and air compressors.
- Surface Preparation: Strip old coatings, rust, and surface defects to meet specific industry standards (e.g., ISO 8501, SA2.5 / SA3).
- Inspection & Quality Control: Conduct visual checks and surface profile inspections before and after blasting to identify defects.
- Material Handling: Load, unload, and move components safely
- Maintenance & Cleaning: Perform daily checks, clean dust extraction/reclamation systems, replenish abrasive media, and maintain a tidy workspace.
- Health & Safety: Strictly adhere to safety protocols, use dust collectors/ventilation, and wear required PPE (including blasting helmets, re-breathers, and protective overalls)
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