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Abrasive blasting operator

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Description

Abrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly used in the finishing process of metal workpieces and for blasting building materials used in masonry such as bricks, stones and concrete. They operate blasters or sand cabinets which forcibly thrust a stream of abrasive material such sand, soda or water, under high pressure, propelled by a centrifigal wheel, in order to shape and smoothen surfaces.

International Standard Classification of Occupations

8 · Plant and machine operators and assemblers81 · Stationary plant and machine operators812 · Metal processing and finishing plant operators8122 · Metal finishing, plating and coating machine operators

European Skills, Competences and Occupations classification - ESCO

8122.1 · Abrasive blasting operator

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Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE