Hiring: Marine Coatings Confined Space 1st Class Blaster with US Coatings (USC) Company: US Coatings (USC) Location: Charleston, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:15:08 Target Skills & Keywords : Cargo About the job Experience: •3+ years in marine or industrial surface preparation; "1st class" level ability to work independently and complete tasks with little supervision. Required Skills: •US Coatings is currently seeking a Marine Coatings •Confined Space 1st Class Blaster •Perform abrasive blasting and/or water blasting (including high-pressure pressure washing and UHP/hydro blasting as assigned) to remove coatings, corrosion, scale, and contaminants per job specifications. •Select and control appropriate blast media and operating parameters (pressure, nozzle configuration, abrasive flow) to meet specification while minimizing rework and waste. •Set up, operate, and troubleshoot blasting equipment (blast pots/units, hoses, nozzles, compressors) and associated preservation tools with minimal supervision. •Install and remove masking, shielding, and blast protection to safeguard sensitive ship systems, machinery, and adjacent surfaces; maintain protection integrity during the job. •Build/maintain containments and environmental controls (as required), including ventilation and dust-collection/exhaust systems to manage airborne dust and capture contaminants. •Work safely and effectively in confined spaces (e.g., tanks/voids), including crawling/climbing through access openings, maintaining situational awareness around other workers, and following entry requirements and permits as directed. Qualifications: •Prepare surfaces to required degrees of cleanliness and profile consistent with recognized surface preparation standards (e.g., SSPC surface prep standards as applicable to the work package). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!