Grit Blast Worker (Excluding Casting Manufacturing)
ぐりっとぶらすとこう（いものせいぞくいがい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates grit blasting machines to remove rust, scale, and old paint films from surfaces of metals, concrete, etc., and performs base preparation for painting and coating.
Description
Grit blast workers use air blasters or wheel blast machines, etc., to jet abrasives at high pressure, removing rust, paint films, and dirt from surfaces of steel parts, concrete structures, etc. As base preparation, they create uniform roughness to enhance adhesion in subsequent processes such as painting and plating. During operations in harsh environments with dust and noise, they wear protective clothing, dust masks, earplugs, and other protective gear, thoroughly implementing safety and health management. They also give consideration to reducing environmental impact through abrasive selection, equipment pressure adjustment and maintenance, and collection/reuse of waste abrasives.
Future Outlook
Demand for rust prevention and surface treatment remains stable across diverse fields such as infrastructure maintenance, shipbuilding, construction, and plants. With advances in automation and robotization, developing skilled workers with advanced techniques is a challenge.
Personality Traits
High concentration / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Physically strong
Work Style
Heavy Gear Work / Indoor Work / Shift / Standing Work / Team-based
Career Path
Grit Blast Worker → Group Leader/Team Leader → Production Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blast Machine Operation / Equipment Maintenance / Finishing Grinding Technique / Pressure and Flow Rate Control / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Dust Control Technology / Quality Inspection / Surface Roughness Measurement / Waste Abrasive Processing Recycling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain uniform surface roughness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy hoses and equipment and prolonged standing work are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work is performed in harsh environments such as noise and dust. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is little need for creative idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily involves reading simple measurement values; no advanced calculations are needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Special Training for Grinding and Blasting Operations
Aliases
- Blast Worker
- Sandblast Worker
- Shot Blast Worker
Related Jobs
- Grinding Worker
- Painting Worker
- Sandblast Worker
- Shot Blast Worker