1st Class Blaster Painter

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Select, mix, and prepare paints, primers, and protective coatings according to manufacturer specifications and predetermined formulas.
• Perform abrasive blasting operations to remove rust, scale, corrosion, old coatings, and contaminants from structural steel and other surfaces.
• Prepare fabricated steel and related materials for coating by cleaning, washing, stripping, sanding, grinding, and filling surface imperfections.
• Operate sandblasting equipment, spray painting equipment, and other coating application systems safely and efficiently.
• Apply paints, primers, and protective coatings using spray, brush, dip, flow-coating, or other approved application methods.
• Inspect prepared and painted surfaces to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Perform touch-up painting and repair work as required.
• Apply abrasives and chemicals using handheld spray nozzles, blasting hoses, brushes, rollers, and related tools.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain blasting, painting, ventilation, compressed air, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, materials, equipment, and fabricated steel products.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, including grinders, drills, hammers, saws, screwdrivers, and related equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, including removal of debris and cleanup of work areas.
• Follow all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and quality control procedures.
• Assist with other production, construction, and project-related tasks as assigned.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required to support operational needs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial blasting and painting experience preferred.
• Experience working with structural steel, industrial coatings, and abrasive blasting equipment required.
• Knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation standards, and industrial painting techniques preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of abrasive blasting and industrial painting procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret coating specifications, work orders, and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of proper coating application methods and surface preparation standards.
• Ability to safely operate blasting, painting, and material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Basic understanding of hand and power tools used in construction and fabrication environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, blasting hoods, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Work Environment