Blaster
Company: Austin Powder
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Austin Powder is seeking to hire
a full-time Blaster to provide blasting services at customer sites
while meeting the established customer requirements and ensuring
safety on the job. This position offers a competitive wage and
generous benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, a
401(k), a flexible spending account, life insurance, AD&D
insurance, short-term disability, and an employee assistance
program (EAP) . If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply
today! ABOUT AUSTIN POWDER Austin Powder manufactures a full line
of industrial explosives and provides blasting services to
customers in the quarrying, mining, construction, and oil and gas
industries all for the purpose of providing aggregate, energy, and
mineral products to consumers. Our values of commitment to safety,
attention to detail, and the power of family are the very bedrock
upon which our company's culture is built. We truly value our team
which is why we offer competitive opportunities for career growth
and advancement . A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A BLASTER As a Blaster, you
arrive at each job site ready to get to work. You start by
conducting field tests to determine the type and quantity of
explosives needed for the job. With attention to detail, you read
and interpret drill patterns, instructions, and diagrams. You
effectively communicate this information with all personnel on the
job site to keep everyone informed and prepared to complete their
duties. You arrange and detonate shots and conduct both pre- and
post-shot safety audits for every shot service event. Your
organizational skills assist you in completing all the necessary
paperwork. For each job, you comply with our customers'
policies/procedures and ensure that your shot crew does the same.
With the appropriate personnel, you coordinate the handling of
client issues, blast area incidents, and/or public concerns. You
enjoy the excitement that comes with being a Blaster, but you are
always attentive to safety. Because you are highly knowledgeable of
explosives, you are able to work safely to prevent accidents or
injuries on the job. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or
equivalent 21 years old Current blaster's license Experience of all
initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs Ability to
lift 50 lbs. Drug-free workplace Must meet requirements of all
state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosives
possessor Ability to work outside in all weather conditions ARE YOU
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for
this Blaster position, please fill out our initial 3-minute,
mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information.
We look forward to meeting you! This contractor and subcontractor
shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a)
and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against
qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans
or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination
against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for
inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover,
these regulations require that covered prime contractors and
subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or veteran status. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Keywords: Austin Powder, Fullerton , Blaster, Energy / Utilities , Lancaster, California
