Key Highlights

Location: 544 Clinton Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113 ( NOT REMOTE)        

Reports to: Eddie Blankenship, Heather Butts, and Marvin Hebb

Department: Blast Plant

Job Type: Full-Time 

Salary Range: $22.81-$31.82

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Our Vision:

Our vision is to be the most trusted construction and protective coatings partner in the U.S., delivering on safety, service, innovation, and value for our customers while creating opportunity and growth for our members. 

Adam Logan founded FORJAK Industrial in 2001, with its current headquarters in Circleville, Ohio. Adam, along with Matt Palmisciano, who joined FORJAK as a partner in 2015, desired to be able to create both a legacy and a way to incentivize their members to succeed both as individuals and as a team at FORJAK. As a result of that desire, FORJAK Industrial became an ESOP in 2022. An ESOP is a member (employee) benefit plan that allows members (employees) to own the entire company. Our accomplishments at FORJAK are due to our members and procedures. Together, we will set our company up for sustainability, measured growth, and accomplishments in line with our vision. 

About the Role:

A day in the life: Our Experienced Industrial Blaster is a skilled professional who can handle critical surface preparation, using state-of-the-art blasting equipment to smooth and clean metal surfaces, ensuring perfect paint adhesion and coating durability. The material is typically a mixture of coarse sand and compressed air, which is forced through a hose at high pressure to smooth or clean the surface. With attention to detail and a commitment to safety, you’ll help us build the strong, high-quality foundation our products rely on.

On a given day, as an Experienced Industrial Blaster, you will:

• Complete surface preparation by removing rust and material buildup from metal surfaces using high-pressure abrasive blasting equipment, creating a smooth base for flawless coating.
• Collaborate with our QC manager to ensure blasted surfaces meet quality standards, performing touch-ups as needed to perfect each project.
• Logging work performed, materials used, and any issues encountered during the blasting process for quality tracking, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. This web-based documentation may be required for client records or internal audits.
• Set up and operate specialized blasting tools, including blast pots and blast booths, to handle each project with precision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, keeping equipment, tools, and materials ready for top-notch performance.
• Performing advanced masking techniques to protect areas of components that should not be blasted. This requires precision to avoid overblasting or damaging sensitive parts.
• This position would assist our industrial handlers in safely moving the metal components as well. These parts  rang from 1 lb to 200,000 lbs, varying in all different sizes. This would include rigging parts using slings, straps, and chains. Moving parts inside/outside of the facility on carts using forklifts, telehandlers, and a tug. As well as unloading and loading parts using forklifts, cranes, and telehandlers.
• Adhere to company work safety policies.
• Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned

Schedule & Travel: 

This division works 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. In our shop in Circleville, Ohio. We have a day shift 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shift, a midshift 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday shift. We would discuss your availability. 

HOW DO YOU WIN? 

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to make every effort to allow our field members to do what they do best: provide expertise in the field. To help them, our office and shop personnel work to streamline processes to increase field efficiency. We are looking for a career-minded individual who will not only grow but also promote a positive cultural environment to fill this important position.

The qualified candidate we seek is an Experienced Industrial Blaster with these QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 4-6 years as an Industrial Blaster or in a  related field.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions with precision and control of blasting equipment for detailed surface preparation.
• Capacity to lift heavy objects, stand for long hours, and work in confined spaces or heights when necessary.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and coordination for high-accuracy blasting.
• Strong collaborative spirit to work with colleagues and supervisors, maintaining production flow and quality.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and environments, with an eagerness to develop new skills.
• Consistent attendance, punctuality, and ability to work with minimal supervision while adhering to company policies.

And these COMPETENCIES:

• Quality Focus: Pays meticulous attention to detail, consistently producing high-quality work that meets or exceeds established standards. Precision in identifying rust, imperfections, and inconsistencies in the blasted surface to ensure an ideal finish for coatings and paints.
• Surface Preparation Knowledge: Understanding of surface profiling standards, blast patterns, and the correct abrasive types and pressures needed for different materials (e.g., steel, aluminum).
• Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Professionalism: Upholds a professional demeanor, exhibiting reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Grow with FORJAK Industrial:

In addition to consistent work, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities, these are some of the vast rewards of working here:  

• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• Eligibility for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• $10,000 Life insurance policy for the member (employee) at no cost. 

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death Insurance 

• 401K (Company matching up to 4%)

• Monthly PTO accrual

• Boot Buy Program 

• Weekly Pay

• PTO Buy Program 

• Member (employee) Referral Program Bonus 

• Company-provided work apparel 

• Company-provided vehicle for use during work assignments

• Training

• Retention Bonus 

• Short-Term Disability Plans 

• Accident Insurance 

• Member (employee) Assistance Program

Fine Print:

Please keep in mind that this job description is not intended to cover or contain an exhaustive list of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are expected of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time and without notice.

FORJAK Industrial is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.