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.

Alternative Labels

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

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

smooth burred surfaces ensure equipment availability wear appropriate protective gear inspect construction supplies blast surface remove inadequate workpieces

Essential Knowledge

quality standards sand blasting machine parts blasting abrasives

Optional Skills and Competences

remove processed workpiece monitor gauge spot metal imperfections set up the controller of a machine operate sandblaster keep records of work progress follow health and safety procedures in construction work in a construction team supply machine maintain mechatronic equipment prepare surface for painting maintain robotic equipment troubleshoot consult technical resources operate sand blasting cabinet operate automated process control prepare floor for terrazzo use safety equipment in construction prepare floor for underlayment blast masonry follow safety procedures when working at heights prepare surface for plastering advise on machinery malfunctions

Optional Knowledge

abrasive machining processes robotics automation technology ferrous metal processing abrasive blasting processes metal smoothing technologies mechatronics quality and cycle time optimisation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3c0af499-39f6-4468-9ba4-b13a26d5f888

Status

released

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