Is being a blaster a good fit for you?
Places and sets off explosives to knock down structures or break up rock and earth. Handles and stores explosives carefully.
What the work involves
- Examines blast areas to decide how much and what kind of explosive is needed and that safety laws are followed.
- Ties fuses of set lengths into patterns to time the explosions.
- Places safety cones around blast areas and signals workers to clear the site before explosions.
- Places explosive charges in holes, then sets them off to demolish structures or move earth and rock.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a blaster is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.