Blaster/General Labour

Job Description: Blaster/General Labor Support

ETI Form No KSS-ETI-HR -JD005

Revision: 02

Job Title: Blaster/General Labor

Department: Production

Reporting to Supervisor, Welding

Date Issued 06/27/2025

Revised Date 02/03/2026

Who We Are

As a world-class manufacturer of innovative process equipment for water treatment and

chemicals purification and recovery, Eco-Tec, A Kovalus Separation Solutions Company is a

trusted source for systems incorporating advanced proprietary ion exchange and other

innovative separations technologies for liquids and gases. Eco-Tec, A Kovalus Separation

Solutions Company is delivering value to its customers by reducing environmental footprint,

stabilizing product quality, increasing productivity, and reducing operational costs.

At Kovalus, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.

Your Job

Eco-Tec, A Kovalus Separation Solutions Company is looking for a Blaster/General Labour in

our Pickering, ON location.

What You Will Do

Blasting & Surface Preparation

• Perform abrasive blasting of carbon steel, stainless steel, and fabricated components.

• Prepare surfaces in accordance with project specifications and coating requirements.

• Inspect parts before and after blasting for cleanliness, profile, and defects.

• Mask, protect, and stage components as required.

• Maintain blasting equipment and ensure proper media handling and recovery.

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General Labour Support

• Assist welding, assembly, and paint departments with material handling and staging.

• Load and unload parts using overhead cranes, forklifts, and pallet jacks (where trained

and certified).

• Support packaging and preparation of finished equipment and spare parts for

shipment.

• Perform basic cleaning, grinding, and preparation tasks as required.

• Maintain housekeeping in blasting, paint, and surrounding production areas.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in abrasive blasting, surface preparation, or industrial

manufacturing preferred.

• Experience working in a fabrication or heavy industrial environment is an asset.

• Ability to read basic work instructions and drawings.

• Forklift and overhead crane certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Physically capable of performing manual labour, lifting, and working in industrial

environments.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Consistently deliver correct blast quality (cleanliness and surface profile).

• Take ownership of blast equipment condition and report issues early.

• Understand how blasting impacts paint, coating, and final quality.

• Be certified and safe on forklifts and overhead cranes.

• Maintain excellent housekeeping and material segregation.

• Show strong safety habits and PPE discipline.

• Be flexible to support welding, assembly, and packaging as needed.

• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

• Communicate defects or concerns before parts move forward.

What We Offer

• Health and Dental Benefits.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program.

• On the job training.

• Great opportunity for growth.

• Value driven culture.

At Kovalus companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status

quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any

compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market

data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each

candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

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Eco-Tec is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization by preventing

and removing barrier for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during

the recruitment process, please let us know