Industrial Shop Painter / Blaster

About the role

The Industrial Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing and applying industrial coatings, maintaining equipment and ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations. The standard schedule is four days a week (Monday to Thursday), 10 hours a day, with mandatory weekend overtime depending on production needs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by removing existing coatings with masking, grit blasting or chemical rinses, then clean, smooth and dry them before painting.
• Measure, mix and prepare paints and coatings to job specifications, and check quality with viscosity cups, thickness gauges and gloss gauges.
• Apply primers, intermediate and finish coats with spray equipment, airbrushes, stencils, rollers or brushes, choosing the right tool and technique for each surface.
• Operate painting equipment safely with the required PPE, including protective eyewear and self-contained suits when needed.
• Clean and maintain work areas, and inspect, maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment.
• Handle, store and dispose of hazardous chemicals in line with safety and environmental guidelines.

Required profile

• High school or equivalent (preferred).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to be clean-shaven for respirator use.
• Able to read and write in English and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to lift 50 to 60 lbs and to work different shifts and overtime when needed.

Required skills

• Experience wet painting with a gun and knowledge of industrial or heavy commercial painting.
• Knowledge of blasting types (near white, white or commercial) and hand blasting; able to shovel shot when needed.
• Ability to read a wet mil gauge, repair paint guns and pumps, and clean paint pumps and guns.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and drive a forklift.
• Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions and strong communication skills.

What we offer

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus a health savings account.
• Short-term disability and 401(k) with matching.
• Paid time off.