Industrial Painter / Sandblaster

As an Industrial Painter/Sandblaster, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
– Prepare fabricated steel and metal products for painting by cleaning, grinding, sanding, masking, and inspecting surfaces.
– Operate abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, mill scale, old coatings, and contaminants from steel components.
– Select and use appropriate blasting media based on project specifications.
– Mix paints, primers, hardeners, and industrial coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
– Apply industrial primers, epoxies, urethanes, enamels, and specialty coatings using airless, conventional, and HVLP spray equipment.
– Ensure proper coating thickness, adhesion, and overall finish quality.
– Inspect completed work for defects such as runs, holidays, pinholes, uneven coverage, or contamination.
– Perform touch-up work and recoat areas as necessary.
– Read and interpret work orders, production schedules, and paint specifications.
– Safely move materials throughout the shop using forklifts, overhead cranes, carts, or other material-handling equipment (training may be provided).
– Maintain spray guns, blast pots, hoses, compressors, paint booths, and related equipment.
– Monitor inventory of paint, blasting media, solvents, and shop supplies.
– Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
– Follow OSHA regulations and all company safety policies regarding hazardous materials, ventilation, respirator use, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
– Work closely with welders, fabricators, machinists, and production personnel to meet production schedules and quality expectations.
– Assist in other production or shop duties as assigned.

– Previous experience as an Industrial Painter, Sandblaster, Powder Coater, or Industrial Coating Technician preferred.
– Experience working in steel fabrication, manufacturing, heavy equipment, mining, construction, or industrial environments is highly desirable.
– Knowledge of surface preparation techniques and industrial coating systems.
– Experience operating industrial spray equipment and abrasive blasting equipment.
– Ability to identify coating defects and make necessary corrections.
– Basic understanding of paint mixing ratios, cure times, and application methods.
– Ability to read tape measures and follow detailed work instructions.
– Mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely operate shop equipment.
– Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
– Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
– Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:
– Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
– Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
– Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements while sanding, blasting, and painting.
– Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
– Comfortable working around loud equipment, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures while wearing required PPE.
– Ability to safely wear respirators, protective suits, gloves, hearing protection, and eye protection for extended periods.

Preferred Skills:
– Forklift certification or experience.
– Overhead crane experience.
– Experience painting structural steel, tanks, piping, trailers, or heavy equipment.
– Familiarity with epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich primers, and other industrial coating systems.
– OSHA safety training is a plus.

Requirements:
– Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
– Ability to pass pre-employment screening.
– Strong work history with verifiable employment references.
– Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
– Ability to work overtime when production schedules require.