5423 - Sandblasting

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This standard is used to grade nonsupervisory jobs involved in setting up, operating, and performing preventive maintenance on complete stationary and portable sandblasting equipment and machines used for cleaning metal and nonmetal surfaces. The work requires a knowledge of the operating and preventive maintenance features of sandblasting equipment and machines, cleaning characteristics of metals and nonmetals, cutting or abrasive quality of a wide variety of sand-like abrasives, and the optimum air pressures with specific abrasives to obtain the desired finish without damage to workpieces. The work requires the skill to position and hold workpieces and blasting nozzles, and carry out blasting operations and procedures in a safe manner.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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Floor Care (Hard Surfaces) Technician Is Not In Demand Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Drill Press Skills I Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Level I Laboratory Lubricant Analyst (LLA I) Is Not In Demand International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) otherOther    
Level II Laboratory Lubricant Analyst (LLA II) Is Not In Demand International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) otherOther    
Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) Is Not In Demand International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) otherOther    
Level II Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA II) Is Not In Demand International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) otherOther    
Level I Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT I) Is Not In Demand International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) otherOther    
Level II Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT II) Is Not In Demand International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) otherOther    
Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level II - Preventive Maintenance II Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther    
Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level III - Machine Service and Repair III Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther    
Machine Maintenance Service and Repair Level III - Machine Repair/Rebuilding III Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther    
Machine Building Level II - Machine Building / Mechanical Assembly II Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther    
Machining Level II - Surface Grinding Skills Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Manual Milling Skills I Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - Grinding Skills I Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Operations Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Machine Building Level III - Machine Building / Mechanical Assembly III Is Not In Demand National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) otherOther    
Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Specialist - Surface Treatments Is Not In Demand American Concrete Institute (ACI) otherOther    
Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane, Lattice Boom, Hydraulic Machinery Is Not In Demand National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane, Lattice Boom, Friction Machinery Is Not In Demand National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 5423 - Sandblasting. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

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Click here to go to Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills certification is an entry-level machinist credential. Applicants are not required to have any minimal education, experience or training, however passing the exam is required.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills COOL Snapshot page.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS), Machining Level I certification is an entry-level machinist credential. Level I credentials identify and recognize machinists with the requisite skills required of a machinist who can perform machining tasks that involve job planning, benchwork, and layout work. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and a written examination. The performance assessment includes manufacturing a part, setting-up and operating a machine, and writing a program.

Click here to go to Machining Level I - Grinding Skills I COOL Snapshot page.

The Machining Level 1 certification identifies and recognizes Machinists with skills applicable to the specific metalworking process and level of competency. Machining Level I certifications are offered in nine different machining skill cluster areas, each of which allows an individual to focus on skill sets that are most important to their job or career objectives. These skill cluster areas are Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, Measurement, Materials, and Safety, Vertical Milling, Drill Press, Surface Grinding, Turning – Between Centers, Turning-Chucking, CNC Milling, and CNC Turning. Earning a NIMS certification requires the successful completion of both a performance assessment and written examination. The performance assessment will include the manufacturing of a part, the set-up and operation of a machine or the writing of a program that will manufacture a specific part.  There is only one project for the candidate to complete for each Machining Level I skill area.  Some skill areas encompass two or more performance requirements.  One written exam is available for both Turning skill cluster areas (each turning area has a separate performance assessment).

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here to go to the GI Bill site.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Glaziers
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
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