**Job Title: Blaster** **Job Description** Blasters will be working at Huntington Ingalls Industries. The primary role involves blasting surfaces to the specified standard without leaving any faulty areas. Additional responsibilities include setting up for the job, training other workers as needed, and completing tasks with little to no supervision. Blasters must be knowledgeable of OSHA requirements related to the shipbuilding industry and comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations. The role also involves operating, cleaning, and maintaining all equipment accurately, following directions, and effectively communicating both in writing and orally. Blasters will lead small work groups and interpret and work from various documents, including owner-supplied drawings and job specifications. **Responsibilities** + Blast surfaces to the specified standard without leaving faulty areas. + Assist in setting up for the job and training other workers. + Complete work with minimal supervision. + Adhere to OSHA requirements and safety regulations. + Operate, clean, and maintain equipment. + Follow directions and communicate effectively. + Lead small work groups as assigned. + Interpret and work from various documents, including drawings and specifications. + Perform repairs to hoses, lines, and isolated equipment. + Work in dark spaces with other blasters in close proximity. **Essential Skills** + Formal or informal on-the-job training and 2 years of experience in the marine industry. + Proficiency in blasting interior or exterior surfaces. + Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance manuals, safety rules, and procedure manuals. + Cooperative and productive work behavior with other employees and shipyard personnel. + Ability to take direction and execute the specified work scope. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + C-7 Certification is a huge plus. + Experience working in confined spaces. **Why Work Here?** We offer a submarine braz blasting course and pay for further job training. There is also the potential to move up to a supervisor role. **Work Environment** Work will be performed at Huntington Ingalls Industries, helping to build warships such as surface combatants, submarines, and aircraft carriers for the U.S. Navy. The typical work environment is dusty, noisy, and confined. Personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, hard hats, goggles, and respirators are required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.