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What this job is
A sandblaster operates pneumatic or hydro-blasting equipment to remove rust, paint, scale, and contaminants from metal, concrete, and composite surfaces in manufacturing, construction, and maintenance settings. They prepare work areas, select appropriate abrasive media, operate blasting equipment under pressure, and inspect finished surfaces to meet specification standards. Work is performed in industrial environments and may require compliance with dust control and workplace safety regulations under Safe Work Australia and state-based environmental health and safety legislation.
Pay
A$1,554 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Check chimney's conditionscore
- Clean chimneycore
- Clean ventilation systemcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Active Listening
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Inventory Tracking
- Process Improvement Identification
- Supplier Communication
- Written Communication