Grit Blast Technician (3rd Shift, Mon- Fri)

CRT

Mentor, Ohio

Full Time

Posted October 1, 2025

Aerospace MRO

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Job Description

The Blast Operator is responsible for performing abrasive blasting operations on turbine engine components to remove surface contaminants, using various equipment and media, while following safety protocols and maintaining equipment. The role offers hands-on training, growth opportunities, and benefits within the aerospace manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

Follow safety protocols and company policies during blasting operations
Perform abrasive blasting on turbine engine components using various equipment and media
Prepare parts for blasting through masking and taping
Set up and operate blast machines according to work instructions and specifications
Secure supplies, tooling, and parts prior to blasting operations
Inspect and maintain blast equipment regularly
Clean, adjust, and repair equipment using hand tools
Use overhead cranes and lifting equipment to handle parts
Follow written and verbal work instructions accurately
Communicate work-related issues with supervisors and other departments

Requirements

Two years work experience in a manufacturing setting.
Experience with and or a familiarity with pressure gauges.
Demonstrated ability to perform basic shop math, including working with decimals and fractions.
Possess a solid mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand step-by-step processes from the reading of work instructions.
High school or technical school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to learn the proper use of hand-tools while demonstrating good eye-hand coordination.
Careful attention to detail.
Capable of handling multiple tasks.
Basic knowledge of computers and standard software programs.
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Pre-employment testing requirements that may include fitness for duty testing, vision exam, and respirator fit test.
Ability to work in varying positions, including standing and sitting for portions of the shift.
Ability to move parts weighing up to 50 pounds using hoists, slings, carts, or other handling methods.
Ability to move less heavy parts (up to 50 pounds) with or without hoists, slings, or carts.
Able to work in enclosed spaces.
Use of safety and personal protective equipment including safety glasses, TyVek jumpsuit, and supplied air respirator under some conditions.
Follow general shop safety procedures including the use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, gloves, and hearing protection, and wear additional PPE as required.
Occasionally use powered and non-powered hand tools.