ISCO Occupation Group 8122.1 Abrasive Blasting Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Abrasive Blasting Operator: Abrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly used in the finishing process of metal workpieces and for blasting building materials used in masonry such as bricks, stones and concrete. They operate blasters or sand cabinets which forcibly thrust a stream of abrasive material such sand, soda or water, under high pressure, propelled by a centrifigal wheel, in order to shape and smoothen surfaces.
Essential Skills
- Sand Blasting Machine Parts
- Ensure Equipment Availability
- Remove Inadequate Workpieces
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Smooth Burred Surfaces
- Blast Surface
- Blasting Abrasives
- Inspect Construction Supplies
- Quality Standards
Optional Skills
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Troubleshoot
- Prepare Surface For Painting
- Consult Technical Resources
- Monitor Gauge
- Follow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction
- Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
- Quality And Cycle Time Optimisation
- Remove Processed Workpiece
- Work In A Construction Team
- Supply Machine
- Set Up The Controller Of A Machine
- Operate Sand Blasting Cabinet
- Spot Metal Imperfections
- Abrasive Blasting Processes
- Operate Sandblaster
- Prepare Floor For Terrazzo
- Ferrous Metal Processing
- Use Safety Equipment In Construction
- Prepare Surface For Plastering
- Metal Smoothing Technologies
- Provide Advice To Technicians
- Prepare Floor For Underlayment
- Blast Masonry
- Abrasive Machining Processes
Alternative Names
- Sander Operator
- Sand Blast Operator
- Sand Blast Operative
- Sand Blasting Operator
- Grit Blaster
- Sandblaster
- Abrasive Blasting Cabinet Operative
- Sand Mill Grinder
- Abrasive Blasting Operative
- Shot Blaster
- Sand-Blaster
- Abrasive Shot Baster
- Sander Operative
- Sand Blaster
- Sander
- Sand Mill Blaster
- Abrasive Blaster
- Abrasive Sandblaster
