Overview
Sand Blasters operate sandblasting machines to clean and grind metal products and other hard surfaces.
Day-to-day
- 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.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Working outdoors
To become a Sand Blaster
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You can work as a Sand Blaster without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications in areas such as automotive and engineering trades.