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Pik Rite, Inc.

Sand Blaster

Lewisburg, PA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates MUST be willing to work night shift (7:30pm - 5:30am). Duties/Responsibilities: * Sand Blasting * Interior Coating * Operate various pieces of equipment (Forklifts, spray guns, other ...

Pik Rite, Inc.

Sand Blaster

Lewisburg, PA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Candidates MUST be willing to work night shift (7:30pm - 5:30am). Duties/Responsibilities: * Sand Blasting * Interior Coating * Operate various pieces of equipment (Forklifts, spray guns, other ...

Hog Technologies

2nd shift - Sand Blaster

Stuart, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Operate a sandblasting system in a blasting room equipped with a hopper and media recovery system ... A working knowledge of manual and automatic sand and grit blasting machines, materials, processes ...

FSC Highlander LLC

2nd shift - Sand Blaster

Stuart, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Operate a sandblasting system in a blasting room equipped with a hopper and media recovery system ... A working knowledge of manual and automatic sand and grit blasting machines, materials, processes ...

DXP

Sand Blaster

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... using abrasive blasting equipment, shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of ... Shift Time/Overtime: Monday - Friday , 7:30am - 4:00pm. * Travel: Acceptable driving record ...

DXP

Sand Blaster

Coraopolis, PA

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... using abrasive blasting equipment, shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of ... Shift Time/Overtime: Monday - Friday , 7:30am - 4:00pm. * Travel: Acceptable driving record ...

DXP Enterprises, Inc.

Sand Blaster

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... using abrasive blasting equipment, shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of ... Shift Time/Overtime: Monday - Friday , 7:30am - 4:00pm. * Travel: Acceptable driving record ...

Imperial Industries

Shot Blaster - 3rd Shift

Rothschild, WI · On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Available Shifts 3rd Shift Monday - Thursday 9:00pm - 7:00am Position Description: This position is ... scale, sand, paint, tar, rust, and dirt and to impart specified finish using abrasive blasting ...

Pro Energy Services

Grit Blast Operator- 3rd Shift

Sedalia, MO · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Grit Blast Operator - 3rd Shift About PROENERGY PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing ... using abrasive-blasting equipment: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of ...

PROENERGY

Grit Blast Operator- 3rd Shift

Sedalia, MO · On-site

$25 - $60/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Grit Blast Operator - 3rd Shift About PROENERGY PROENERGY is an engineering, R amp;D, and ... using abrasive-blasting equipment: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of ...

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How much do 3rd shift sand blasting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3rd shift sand blasting in the United States is $18.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between 3Rd Shift Sand Blasting vs 3Rd Shift Surface Preparation Technician?

Aspect3Rd Shift Sand Blasting3Rd Shift Surface Preparation Technician
CredentialsOSHA safety training, OSHA certification, experience with abrasive blastingOSHA safety training, OSHA certification, experience with surface prep methods
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites, manufacturing plants, outdoor or enclosed blasting areasIndustrial sites, manufacturing facilities, areas requiring surface cleaning and prep
Industry UsagePrimarily in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and construction for surface cleaningIn manufacturing and construction for surface preparation before coating or welding

While both roles involve working in industrial environments and require OSHA safety certifications, 3Rd Shift Sand Blasting focuses on abrasive blasting to clean or prepare surfaces, whereas 3Rd Shift Surface Preparation Technicians handle broader surface cleaning and prep tasks. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in specific techniques and scope of work.

Is 3rd shift sand blasting a hard job?

3rd shift sand blasting can be physically demanding due to exposure to noise, dust, and the need for precision work. It often requires standing for long periods and handling heavy equipment, making it a challenging job for some workers. Proper safety training and protective gear are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various 3Rd Shift Sand Blasting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,392 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Blaster/Degreaser Machine Operator - 3rd Shift - EMPLOYMENT BONUS

Air & Liquid System Corporation - Buffalo Pumps

North Tonawanda, NY

$22.44/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Description

ELIGIBLE FOR $1000 EMPLOYMENT BONUS

 
 

3rd Shift Position Available - $1.50/hr shift differential


JOB SUMMARY

To operate shot blast equipment, automatic degreaser, to clean all types of pumps and fabricated components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives verbal or written instructions and work assignments from Foreman, or Fitter-Group Leader.

Uses floor controlled electric crane, electric jib hoist, or walking electric lift truck to move and position material in blast house, Roto-blast, or automatic degreaser.

Checks and adds grit or sand to maintain a sufficient amount of grit and sand in hoppers.

Puts protective equipment on before starting cleaning operation and manually operates high pressure nozzle in cleaning specified areas. Checks cleaned surfaces, reblast for specified finish. Uses portable grinder to remove surface defects, also chips, grinds and deburrs on rough and finished material. Makes gaskets. Calls Foreman's attention to obvious imperfections.

Operates blast house in prescribed manner, disconnects pipes, cleans out clogged lines, sweeps and cleans sand and grit from floor and adds to hopper.

Uses floor controlled electric crane or electric jib hoist to position assembled lube-oil pump over oil tank, proceeds to dip and coat unit with oil.

Operates controls to start degreaser for automatic cleaning cycle, stops and transfers parts to rinse tank, unloads cleaned parts, using air to blow off to dry.

Drains and refills tanks with cleaning and rinsing solution.

Keeps immediate work area clean and orderly.

Requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Performs repetitive job, involving use of shot blast and degreasing equipment, checks cleaned surfaces for defects.

Operate controls to operate cleaning equipment, manually operates high pressure nozzle to clean components. Makes simple adjustments to obtain required results.

Moderate attention and care required to prevent damage to material handling equipment and to individual processing units. Use crane.

Light mental or visual application required when sand blasting, degreasing where there is a variety but actions taken and decisions made are limited to few possibilities.

Moderate physical exertion, when operating sand blasting nozzle or moving material with crane.


Working Hours:

3rd shift - 10:30pm to 7:00am


 
 

Available benefits include:

  • Medical/Dental/401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • Annual safety glasses and boot allowance 
  • Robust employee assistance program

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