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Abrasive Blasting Operator
An Abrasive Blasting Operator, also known as a Sandblaster, uses high-pressure streams of abrasive materials to clean, smooth, or shape surfaces. Here are some of their key responsibilities:
Surface Cleaning: Removing dirt, paint, grease, rust, and other contaminants from surfaces using abrasive blasting equipment.
Equipment Operation: Setting up and operating blasting equipment, ensuring it is functioning correctly and safely1.
Surface Preparation: Masking and protecting areas that should not be blasted, and preparing surfaces for further treatment like painting or coating.
Quality Control: Inspecting surfaces before and after blasting to ensure they meet the required specifications1.
Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety guidelines and procedures to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment1.
Maintenance: Performing regular maintenance on blasting equipment and keeping accurate records of materials used and work performed1.
Abrasive Blasting Operators work in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and automotive1. They need to be detail-oriented, physically fit, and capable of working in different environments, sometimes under challenging conditions1.
Boroughbridge (/ˈbʌrəbrɪdʒ/ BURR-ə-brij) is a town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is 16 miles (26 km) north-west of York. Until a bypass was built the town lay on the main A1 road from London to Edinburgh, which crosses the River Ure here.
The civil parish includes the villages of Aldborough and Minskip.
