Commercial/Industrial Painter and Sandblaster

Responsibilities

• Preparing product for initial and final coats of paint while ensuring that finish paint coverage meets paint and surface standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the spray equipment including fluid and air settings, positioning, techniques, and procedures in all coating positions, and the ability to perform rework as necessary.
• Thoroughly clean all painting equipment and assigned areas, as required to maintain proper working order and clean working environment.
• Perform ongoing minor troubleshooting and maintenance of spray equipment, guns, air supply and other equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Responsible for loading the product and material handling.
• Employees are responsible for quality inspection of the product.
• Surface Preparation: Clean, sand, grind, media blast, and mask materials to remove rust, scale, or debris and ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Coating Application: Operate industrial airless, HVLP, or electrostatic sprayers to apply primers, epoxies, and topcoats evenly.
• Equipment Maintenance: Troubleshoot, clean, and maintain spray equipment, pumps, nozzles, and ventilation systems.
• Safety & Compliance: Manage hazardous chemical waste, utilize personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain safety data logs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Physical Demands: Requires stamina to stand for long periods, lift heavy equipment, and work in restrictive PPE or confined spaces.