Industrial Coatings Painter – Sandblasting

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.