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Abrasive Blasting Operator

​An Abrasive Blasting Operator, also known as a Sandblaster, uses high-pressure streams of abrasive materials to clean, smooth, or shape surfaces. Here are some of their key responsibilities:

Surface Cleaning: Removing dirt, paint, grease, rust, and other contaminants from surfaces using abrasive blasting equipment.

Equipment Operation: Setting up and operating blasting equipment, ensuring it is functioning correctly and safely1.

Surface Preparation: Masking and protecting areas that should not be blasted, and preparing surfaces for further treatment like painting or coating.

Quality Control: Inspecting surfaces before and after blasting to ensure they meet the required specifications1.

Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety guidelines and procedures to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment1.

Maintenance: Performing regular maintenance on blasting equipment and keeping accurate records of materials used and work performed1.

Abrasive Blasting Operators work in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and automotive1. They need to be detail-oriented, physically fit, and capable of working in different environments, sometimes under challenging conditions1.

​London Colney (/ˈkoʊni/) is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. It is located to the north of London, close to Junction 22 of the M25 motorway.

It is around 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-east of St Albans city centre (and within said city's contiguous built-up area) and part of the City and District of St Albans. At the time of the 2001 census the population of London Colney ward was 7,742, increasing to 9,507 at the 2011 Census.[1] It is considered a satellite or dormitory village of St Albans, where some villagers travel to work and shop.

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