Job Description

Responsible for performing a variety of physical tasks and manual duties related to industrial painting, surface preparation, and sandblasting operations. This position includes preparing metal surfaces for coating by sanding, grinding, blasting, cleaning, masking, and applying paint finishes to fabricated parts and equipment. The role may also assist with fabrication support duties as needed. Candidates must be in good physical condition and able to perform work requiring stamina, focus, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, capable of working independently or with a team, and able to follow instructions efficiently. This position has openings for full-time and part-time.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces for painting and coating by sanding, grinding, wire brushing, and sandblasting
• Operate sandblasting equipment safely and effectively
• Apply industrial coatings and finishes using HVLP paint sprayers and related equipment
• Mix paints, primers, and coatings according to specifications
• Mask and protect surfaces prior to painting or blasting
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality finish and proper coating coverage
• Safely operate forklifts, skid steers, and other shop equipment
• Use power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently
• Assist with material handling and transportation of raw and fabricated materials
• Maintain paint booths, blasting equipment, spray guns, hoses, and related tools
• Keep work areas, tools, and supplies clean and organized
• Complete safety checks on systems and equipment
• Responsibly manage consumable supplies, abrasives, coatings, and materials
• Follow all company safety requirements and standards including the use of respirators, protective clothing, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, and steel toe boots
• Assist with additional shop or fabrication duties as needed

Requirements

• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Physically and mentally fit with the stamina to perform demanding physical work
• Experience with industrial painting, sandblasting, or surface preparation preferred
• Experience with HVLP paint sprayers preferred but not required
• Ability to safely use respirators and other personal protective equipment
• Repetitive standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching required
• Able to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, skid steers, etc.
• Prior experience with metal fabrication, finishing, or industrial coating processes is beneficial
• Initiative-taker who works well independently and within a team environment
• Dependable, disciplined, and resourceful
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to follow work instructions with minimal supervision
• Work skillfully with hands and tools
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects
• Reliable transportation required
• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs; frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing 25–50 lbs