Industrial Coatings Painter – Sandblasting
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire Shift: 2nd Shift Starting Pay: $25.00/hour + $3.00/hour night differential, with higher pay available based on experience
Job Overview
Seeking an experienced Industrial Painter/Sandblaster to prepare metal surfaces and apply protective industrial coatings. This position requires experience with blasting, spray application, coating inspection, and working safely in challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare steel and metal surfaces through sandblasting, removing rust, scale, and existing coatings.
- Apply industrial coatings such as epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich primers.
- Operate airless, HVLP, and conventional spray equipment.
- Use technical drawings, work orders, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to complete coating work accurately.
- Check coating application and thickness to meet project specifications.
- Inspect painting and blasting equipment and perform minor adjustments or repairs when needed.
- Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and changing environmental conditions.
- Follow required PPE, confined-space, height, and general jobsite safety procedures.
- Document surface preparation, coating applications, job progress, and quality-control information.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area while working as part of a team.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
- 2–3 years of industrial painting and sandblasting experience.
- Experience operating airless, HVLP, and conventional spray equipment.
- Knowledge of metal surface preparation, sandblasting, and masking techniques.
- Familiarity with epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich coating systems.
- Ability to read technical drawings, work orders, and SDS documents.
- Understanding of coating thickness requirements and measurement tools.
- Knowledge of PPE and safety practices for confined spaces and elevated work.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work.
- Availability for flexible schedules, including weekends and overtime.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation, quality control, communication, and teamwork.
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