Blaster Jobs
Blaster jobs are open across mining, construction, quarrying, and demolition, at levels from entry-level helper to lead blaster and shot firer, with specializations in surface blasting, underground blasting, and controlled demolition. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Ackerman and Baynes fabricates custom structural steel and steel plate components for industrial applications and bridges. The shop maintains a range of metal stock to support customer delivery needs.
Job Overview
As a Painter/Abrasive Blaster, you’ll prepare and coat fabricated steel components for industrial and structural applications. You’ll use surface-preparation methods and painting equipment while following safety regulations, including respiratory protection requirements. Your impact: Careful preparation and coating help customers receive steel components protected and ready for their intended use.
Duties
- Prepare construction and fabrication surfaces for coating; apply coatings using brush, roller, conventional spray, and airless paint spraying methods.
- Operate paint sprayers, hand tools, and power tools; use ladders and follow site safety protocols.
- Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot blast pots, paint pumps, spray guns, hoses, and nozzles at the end of every shift.
- Check wet and dry film thickness using mil gauges to ensure coatings meet customer and industry specifications.
- Compare colors visually and apply color theory when selecting or matching finishes.
- Read technical drawings and use basic math to support estimating, material planning, and coating work.
- Operate sandblasting and abrasive blasting equipment.
Qualifications
- Experience with surface preparation and industrial coating is preferred.
- Able to use painting and abrasive-blasting equipment safely and adhere to safety regulations, including respiratory protection practices.
Ideal Candidate
- High school Diploma or GED.
- 2-3 years of experience related to Painting/Sandblasting.
- Familiarity with SSPC Standards.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving mechanical problems that arise.
- The ability to work independently.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- 8 hour shift
- Monday through Friday - 6:00am to 2:30pm
- Overtime Potential
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Company Overview
Ackerman and Baynes fabricates custom structural steel and steel plate components for industrial applications and bridges. The shop maintains a range of metal stock to support customer delivery needs.
Job Overview
As a Painter/Abrasive Blaster, you’ll prepare and coat fabricated steel components for industrial and structural applications. You’ll use surface-preparation methods and painting equipment while following safety regulations, including respiratory protection requirements. Your impact: Careful preparation and coating help customers receive steel components protected and ready for their intended use.
Duties
- Prepare construction and fabrication surfaces for coating; apply coatings using brush, roller, conventional spray, and airless paint spraying methods.
- Operate paint sprayers, hand tools, and power tools; use ladders and follow site safety protocols.
- Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot blast pots, paint pumps, spray guns, hoses, and nozzles at the end of every shift.
- Check wet and dry film thickness using mil gauges to ensure coatings meet customer and industry specifications.
- Compare colors visually and apply color theory when selecting or matching finishes.
- Read technical drawings and use basic math to support estimating, material planning, and coating work.
- Operate sandblasting and abrasive blasting equipment.
Qualifications
- Experience with surface preparation and industrial coating is preferred.
- Able to use painting and abrasive-blasting equipment safely and adhere to safety regulations, including respiratory protection practices.
Ideal Candidate
- High school Diploma or GED.
- 2-3 years of experience related to Painting/Sandblasting.
- Familiarity with SSPC Standards.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving mechanical problems that arise.
- The ability to work independently.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- 8 hour shift
- Monday through Friday - 6:00am to 2:30pm
- Overtime Potential
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Mining & Natural Resources
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in blaster jobs.
- Valid state blaster or explosives license required
- Experience with surface or underground drilling and blasting patterns
- ATF explosives handler or user permit or eligibility to obtain one
- Familiarity with OSHA and Mine Safety and Health Administration blasting regulations
- Ability to pass a federal background check for explosive materials access
- High school diploma or GED with on-the-job blasting apprenticeship or equivalent field training
Tips for Your Blaster Job Search
List every explosive license you hold
Your resume must name each state-issued blaster license, the issuing authority, and the expiration date. Hiring managers screen on licensure before reading anything else, so buried or vague credentialing loses you interviews immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists blaster openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to blast type
Surface quarry blasting and underground tunnel blasting require different skills. Match your resume's summary and bullet points to the specific environment in each job posting so your direct experience reads as an exact fit, not a loose one.
Bring a shot record to interviews
A documented log of your past shots, materials used, and outcomes gives interviewers concrete proof of field experience. Many blasters skip this, so showing up with organized records separates you from candidates who only describe their background verbally.
Ask about magazine and storage compliance
During the interview, ask a specific question about how the employer handles explosive magazine inspections and ATF compliance. It signals genuine operational knowledge and surfaces whether the site follows practices consistent with how you've been trained to work.
Negotiate start dates around license transfers
If the role crosses state lines, your current license may not transfer automatically. Flag that reality early in the offer conversation, agree on a start date that gives you time to meet the new state's requirements, and confirm the employer will support the process.
Blaster Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most blasters?
The most active employers for blasters right now are Maine Drilling and Blasting, AB, and Dyno Nobel, and the most openings are in Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to track closely with active mining, quarry, and large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
How many blaster jobs are remote?
About 0% of blaster openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most blasting roles. The sub-areas with the highest remote share are blast design, shot planning, and technical consulting positions where site presence is not required for every task.
How do you become a blaster?
Start by working as a blasting helper or driller's assistant on a licensed crew to gain supervised field hours. Apply for your state blaster license, which requires a written exam and documented experience hours. Obtain an ATF explosives user permit, then pursue additional credentials in the specific environment, such as surface mining or underground construction, where you want to work.
How do you get hired as a blaster with little or no experience?
Apply for entry-level helper or powder technician roles that explicitly accept candidates without a blaster license, since most employers expect to bring you through licensure on the job. Highlight any demolition, mining, drilling, or heavy construction background you do have. A clean background check and willingness to work rotating site schedules move entry-level applications forward faster than credentials alone.
What does the blaster interview process look like?
Most blaster interviews start with a phone screen focused on your license status and the blast types you've run. An in-person or video interview follows, covering safety incident history, familiarity with blast design software, and how you handle misfires. Some employers add a site walk or practical assessment to verify you can read a drill pattern and explain your loading approach before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to blaster jobs?
You can find and apply to blaster jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your license type, preferred blast environment, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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