Who is a sandblaster and what are his responsibilities?

It is no secret that in recent years blue-collar occupations have become increasingly popular in the labor market. One of these is the specialty "sandblaster". Today in our article we will consider the features of the employee's professional activity, as well as his job responsibilities.

Sandblaster (abrasive blaster, sandblaster painter) - this is a specialist whose job is to treat various surfaces by means of a special air-abrasive jet supplied through a hose and nozzle under high pressure. Outwardly, the work of a specialist is similar to watering a lawn or washing a car using a specially designed watering hose.

It should be noted that the profession of a sandblaster is included in the unified tariff and qualification reference book of professions (ETKS). Accordingly, the person who holds this position carries out his work functions strictly in accordance with such official documents as the professional standard, job descriptions and internal documents of the enterprise where he works.

Depending on the sand used in the process, as well as on the force of the air supply, the intensity of surface cleaning depends. So, as a result of the procedure, you can get both a partially cleaned surface and a shiny one.

One way or another, it should be borne in mind that for the work of a sandblaster is characterized by a high level of harm.

As mentioned above, the sandblaster performs his job duties strictly in accordance with official documents... In this regard, they need to be studied as thoroughly and carefully as possible before officially finding a job. You must be sure that you can complete all the tasks that the employer sets for you and do your job as efficiently as possible. remember, that for non-performance or poor-quality performance of work, you may be held liable.

Traditionally, a sandblaster solves the following tasks:

• carries out preliminary preparation of sand, which will subsequently be loaded into specialized equipment;
• charges sand into the equipment;
• monitors the correctness of all mechanisms;
• cleans various structures and surfaces with a specially designed sandblaster;
• mounts hoses and other components of the main structure.

It should be borne in mind that the above list of responsibilities of the sandblaster is not closed. It can be supplemented and adjusted by the employer depending on the specifics of the work of a particular enterprise.

In order for a specialist to be able to effectively perform his work functions, he must have a certain amount of professional skills and abilities. Among them, first of all, it should be noted:

• the ability to work with sandblasting devices;
• knowledge of the design features of the unit;
• understanding of the principle of operation of the entire mechanism, as well as its constituent parts;
• knowledge of safety regulations;
• knowledge of the basics of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.

In addition, many employers, in addition to professional requirements, also put forward requirements for the personality and character traits of the candidate for the position. This is due to the fact that the company hires not just a specialist, but also an employee who will become a member of the team. Consider the main personal characteristics that will be useful for a sandblaster:

• physical fitness and endurance;
• the ability to perform routine work;
• desire to develop and improve oneself;
• stress resistance and emotional stability;
• patient and calm character;
• hard work;
• responsibility and discipline;
• good vision.

Traditionally sandblasting undergo professional training already at the enterprise, getting a job in the company as an intern... At the same time, in the process of work, they gradually improve their qualifications to 3, 4, 5 categories. In addition, it is possible to complete the relevant specialized training in advance in a secondary vocational education institution (college or technical school) or courses. Anyway you should pay great attention to your professional training - this is the only way to become a qualified specialist in the industry.

Sandblasting machines are in demand in such spheres of human activity as:

• construction;
• Automotive industry;
• enterprises that are engaged in dyeing.

At the same time, one should not forget that regardless of the specific place of work, the activity of a specialist is rather difficult. In the course of performing his duties, the employee deals with various negative influences, in particular with dust and dirt.As a result, respiratory diseases are common among the professional sandblasting community.

As for the salary of a specialist, it depends on a large number of factors:

• region of residence;
• professional qualifications;
• place of work and other nuances.

The salary can vary from 20,000 to 65,000 rubles.

An overview of the work of a sandblaster in the video below.