Sand Blaster
711913 · Heavy Next-day ready Career data Verified
Crushing, grinding and polishing machine operators use machines to crush, grind or polish materials like glass, grain or stone.
Most common salary $62k – $102k
Upper salary up to $123k
Training No specific training
Description
Operates sandblasting machines to clean and grind metal products and other hard surfaces.
Typical work tasks
- Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions; sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations; starts machines and monitors operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation; examines finished products for defects and variations.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in workshops/blasting chambers.
- May work outdoors when cleaning down steel structures and other items.
- Work areas will usually be noisy, dusty and dirty.
- Protective ear muffs and other protective equipment will be worn.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Medium to heavy work demand levels.
- Stands frequently when operating a sandblaster and walks about the work area to complete tasks.
- Sitting is not required.
- Stretches out and across frequently to operate sandblaster and cover required area.
- Squatting, kneeling or crouching is not a significant component of the job.
- Employees occasionally twist their body or neck when operating a sandblaster.
- Frequently to constantly lifts and carries items to be sandblasted.
- Bending may be required occasionally.
- Repetitive hand and large arm movements are required.
- Driving is not a significant requirement of the job.
- Mental skills necessary include technical knowledge, observation, machine operation and other practical and problem-solving skills.
Entry signal Reviewed
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.
Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready Yes
How this was determined (model-generated): Sand blaster: on-the-job training entry, no mandatory licence; confirms det.
Entry Requirements
- A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.