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Where an abrasive blasting operator can go next

5 destinations recorded, ranked by how much of the target role an abrasive blasting operator already meets. The closer to the top of Table 1, the less there is to learn.

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.

Also known as sandblaster, shot blaster, sand blast operative, abrasive blasting operative, abrasive sandblaster, sand-blaster, grit blaster, sand blaster, sand blast operator, abrasive shot baster, sander operative, abrasive blaster.

Plant and machine operators and assemblers 41 skills on file 5 career moves 0 above 60% overlap Closest: nailing machine operator, 52%

Fig. 2 · Career map 5 nearest · ESCO v1.2.1
nailing machine operator 52% covered tumbling machine operator 50% covered metal polisher 48% covered surface grinding machine oper… 48% covered metal drawing machine operator 46% covered abrasive blasting operator You are here
  • 70% and above · short step
  • 50 to 70% · real move
  • Below 50% · substantial retraining
The 5 nearest destinations from abrasive blasting operator, each one a link to that move’s record. Distance from the centre is how much retraining the move takes; the figure on each is how much of that role an abrasive blasting operator already covers. All 5 are listed in the tables below.
Table 1

Table 1 · Within reach

Table 2

Table 2 · A bigger jump

Possible, but expect real retraining rather than a sideways step.

Table 3

Table 3 · What the job itself asks for

An abrasive blasting operator needs 9 required skills and areas of knowledge. They say the most about the work.

Required skill Area
  • blasting abrasives services
  • sand blasting machine parts information and communication technologies (icts)
  • blast surface handling and moving
  • smooth burred surfaces handling and moving
  • remove inadequate workpieces handling and moving
  • inspect construction supplies information skills
  • ensure equipment availability management skills
  • wear appropriate protective gear assisting and caring
  • quality standards business, administration and law
Table 4

Table 4 · Jobs that lead here

The reverse view: occupations whose skills already cover much of what an abrasive blasting operator does. The figure is how much of this job each one brings.

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Abrasive blasting operator is filed under Plant and machine operators and assemblers, ISCO major group 8. The full index lists all ten groups.

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How these figures were compiled

Overlap is how much of the target role is already part of an abrasive blasting operator’s work. It is directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. Every entry above opens the full comparison for that move: what carries over, what is missing, and where to start. The full method.