Industrial Coatings Applicator & Abrasive Blasting Technician

Location: Mayfield, KY

When the sun sets over Mayfield, KY, your shift begins. You step onto the shop floor where locomotives and heavy industrial equipment are restored, protected, and prepared for years of service. From surface prep to final clear coat, you own the transformation that keeps these machines working hard.

What Your Night Looks Like

Working Monday–Thursday, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM (with initial training on day shift), you’ll move between blasting bays and paint booths, switching from precision spraying to high-powered abrasive blasting. You’ll prep metal, apply multi-stage coatings, and finish with decals that bring each project to spec.

Core Responsibilities

• Spray industrial primer, color coats, and clear coats using pressurized paint pots and conventional cup spray guns.
• Prepare metal surfaces by sanding, cleaning, taping, masking, and using bonding materials.
• Sandblast large metal components with industrial blasting equipment, including 2-inch hose systems.
• Apply decals and stickers to completed surfaces.
• Pressure wash locomotives and heavy equipment.
• Shovel, scrape, and remove accumulated sludge, dirt, and debris from locomotives.
• Maintain equipment, follow safety protocols, and deliver quality workmanship.

What You Bring

• Hands-on industrial painting experience on metal—automotive equipment, trucks, trailers, bridges, structural steel, or heavy machinery.
• Proficiency with spray guns and multi-stage finishes.
• Knowledge of metal surface prep and industrial coating methods.
• Sandblasting experience with large equipment or steel structures.
• Stamina and readiness to work in demanding, dirty industrial environments.
• Willingness to complete initial day-shift training before moving to nights.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment medical evaluations, including respirator fit testing and other job-related testing.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $19.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Shift: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM.
• Training: Initial training on day shift prior to transitioning to nights.
• Workweek: Four days.

Tools & Backgrounds That Fit

You’ll work with industrial painting systems and abrasive blasting equipment. Ideal backgrounds include Abrasive Blaster, Industrial Coating Technician, Industrial Painter, Sandblaster, Spray Painter, Manufacturing, or Locomotive work.

Join the Team

Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring for two night-shift openings. If you’re ready to own the finish and see your work roll out in full color, we want to hear from you.

Impact Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.