Naval Blasting Operator

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Job Summary: The professional will perform blasting on metallic surfaces and prepare areas according to international standards, operating blasting equipment safely. Key Highlights: 1. Experience as a naval blasting operator and knowledge of blasting equipment. 2. Work in compliance with safety and environmental regulations. 3. Support painting and surface preparation activities as required. **TKMS is one of the world’s leading naval systems suppliers**. Our submarines, surface naval vessels, and maritime defense equipment are recognized for their technological excellence, reliability, and longevity. In addition, we provide reliable know\-how and technical assistance throughout the entire operational life cycle of surface naval vessels and submarines. Work Location: Itajaí, Santa Catarina **Responsibilities and Duties** * Perform blasting on metallic surfaces using abrasives such as steel grit, aluminum oxide, or other specified materials. * Prepare areas according to required cleanliness grades (e.g., SA 2½, SA 3\), in accordance with international standards (SSPC, NACE, ISO). * Operate and adjust blasting equipment (pressure machines, blast booths, hoses, nozzles) safely and efficiently. * Ensure cleaning and standardization of surface roughness for subsequent paint application. * Identify and isolate sensitive areas or areas not to be blasted (valves, fittings, seals, etc.). * Work in compliance with safety and environmental regulations, especially in confined spaces or hard-to-access areas. * Correctly use mandatory PPE for respiratory, hearing, eye, and body protection. * Conduct preliminary visual inspections to verify blasting effectiveness. * Support painting and surface preparation activities as required by operational demand. **Requirements and Qualifications** Primary education Experience as a naval blasting operator. Knowledge of blasting equipment (nozzles, air receivers, triggers) and grit recovery systems; **Additional Information** Meal allowance and attendance bonus; Christmas bonus; Transportation allowance; On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch; UNIMED health insurance extended to legal dependents; UNIODONTO dental insurance; SulAmérica life insurance extended to legal dependents; Wellness program including workplace gymnastics; Annual bonus; Private pension plan; Wellhub; We promote continuous development of our employees through internal courses and training programs; Plus partnerships and agreements offering numerous discounts for you and your dependents! Join the most modern and innovative naval project in Brazil! \#AvanteTamandaré **We are TKMS – Your Maritime Powerhouse** **thyssenkrupp Marine Systems**, one of the global leaders in the naval industry, is embarking on a new and exciting phase in its journey. From now on, we operate under the new brand **TKMS**, with the new positioning **"Your Maritime Powerhouse"**. This change marks an important step toward our operation as an independent company. **TKMS** is consistently advancing to establish itself as a separate organization, a process to be completed by the end of this year, with the spin-off of a minority stake to shareholders of **thyssenkrupp AG**. With over **185 years of naval engineering tradition**, we remain grounded in our experience and close relationship with our customers, delivering **integrated maritime defense system solutions**, developed to meet the complex challenges faced by modern navies. The future is about transformation — and we are ready. Ready to continue securing commercial shipping routes. Ready to support successful missions worldwide. Ready to navigate the seas of change. **We are TKMS. Your Maritime Powerhouse.**