Description
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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
ensure equipment availabilitywear appropriate protective gearsmooth burred surfacesremove inadequate workpiecesblast surfaceinspect construction supplieswork in a construction teamset up the controller of a machineconsult technical resourcesoperate sandblasteroperate automated process controlspot metal imperfectionsprepare surface for plasteringfollow health and safety procedures in constructionprepare surface for paintingmaintain mechatronic equipmenttroubleshootuse safety equipment in constructionmaintain robotic equipmentfollow safety procedures when working at heightsprepare floor for underlaymentprepare floor for terrazzoblast masonryadvise on machinery malfunctionsmonitor gaugeoperate sand blasting cabinetremove processed workpiecesupply machinekeep records of work progresstend asbestos blower