GRINDER BLASTER Position Title: Grinder-Blaster Number of Positions 1 Rate Class: 6 (5-new hires) Job Number: 010 Starting Rate: $23.94 Supplemental Rate: $20.76 New Hires $17.61 Description of Job: Sandblasts and grinds surfaces of tanks and parts. Removes excess metal along welds, imperfections for weld repair and jagged edges. Grinds to blend radii and sharp corners, enlarges openings to specified size and removes or grinds fittings and other items to size. Operates portable electric grinders, electric belt sanders and grinding machines. May chip weld joints with pneumatic tool and remove burrs with hand file. Dye checks seams and surface flaws. Must know proper use of grinding equipment including correct diameter of wheel for speed of machine used in order to avoid damage or accidents. Uses sandblast equipment to clean scale, rust, grease and other foreign material from surfaces. Removes enamel coating from objects to be repaired and re-coated. Works on inside and outside of tanks. In the event no candidates meet the minimum requirements for the job, the Company may elect to fill the opening by training under the provisions of Par. 13 of the Agreement. Pfaudler, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.