We are seeking a skilled and reliable Industrial Painter / Coating Specialist to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and applying high-performance industrial coatings (epoxies, polyurethanes, enamels) to structural steel, machinery, and industrial components according to technical specifications and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Surface Preparation: Perform abrasive media blasting (sand/grit/shot), grinding, solvent washing, pressure washing, and masking per SSPC/NACE specifications.
Coating Application: Operate and maintain conventional, airless, and air-assisted spray equipment to apply single and multi-coat protective finishes.
Equipment Maintenance: Clean, flush, and inspect spray guns, pressure pots, pumps, hoses, and blast equipment daily.
Quality Assurance: Inspect finished coatings for mill thickness (WFT/DFT), coverage, adhesion, and visual defects using wet/dry film gauges.
Blueprint & Specification Reading: Interpret job orders, work instructions, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure precise application.
Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean workspace and strictly observe safety standards, including personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protection, and ventilation compliance.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in industrial painting, wet spray application, or surface preparation in a shop or field environment.
Equipment Knowledge: Proficiency with airless paint pumps, pressure pots, blast pots, and surface measuring tools.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, bend, reach, and work comfortably while wearing a full respirator.
Certifications (Preferred): OSHA 10/30, SSPC/NACE certification, or Forklift/Scissor Lift operator license is a plus.
Reliability: Strong work ethic, attention to detail, punctual attendance, and a team-oriented mindset.
Screening: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and respirator fit test.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Overtime Opportunities
Uniform & Boot Allowance
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