Industrial Painter and Blaster

Industrial Painter and Blaster

Hazelett Corporation is a global leader in continuous casting technology, designing and manufacturing innovative casting machines and engineered equipment for the aluminum, copper, steel, and specialty metals industries. For more than 100 years, we've combined engineering excellence with advanced manufacturing to deliver world-class equipment that helps customers improve productivity and performance across the globe.

Industrial Painter and Blaster

Hazelett Corporation is a global leader in continuous casting technology, designing and manufacturing innovative casting machines and engineered equipment for the aluminum, copper, steel, and specialty metals industries. For more than 100 years, we've combined engineering excellence with advanced manufacturing to deliver world-class equipment that helps customers improve productivity and performance across the globe.

Our success is built on skilled craftspeople who take pride in producing quality work that lasts for decades.

Hazelett is seeking an Industrial Painter & Blaster to join our Manufacturing team. In this hands‑on role, you'll prepare, blast, and apply industrial coatings to large custom‑built casting machines, fabricated components, and other industrial equipment before they are shipped to customers around the world.

This position plays a critical role in protecting our equipment from corrosion and wear while ensuring every machine leaves our facility with a professional, high‑quality finish. If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in craftsmanship, and value producing work that stands the test of time, we'd love to hear from you.

Full Time Position: 1st Shift, schedule options:

• 5x8 Mon - Fri (6:30 am - 3:00 pm)
• 4x10 Mon-Thu / Tues-Fri (6:30 am - 5:00 pm)

Full Time Position: 2nd Shift:

• 4x10 Mon-Thu (4:48 pm - 2:48 am)
• 2nd shift includes a 20% shift differential

• Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting to remove rust, mill scale, contaminants, and old coatings.
• Apply industrial coatings, primers, epoxies, and polyurethane finishes using airless, air-assisted, and conventional spray equipment.
• Paint and finish large fabricated assemblies, casting machines, structural components, and industrial equipment.
• Inspect surfaces and completed coatings to ensure proper adhesion, coating thickness, and overall finish quality.
• Maintain paint and blasting equipment, including spray guns, hoses, pumps, compressors, and related tools.
• Read technical drawings, coating specifications, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Accurately document materials used and completed work.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of respirators, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hazardous material handling.

• Two or more years of industrial painting and abrasive blasting experience preferred.
• Experience applying industrial coatings using a variety of spray equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and coating specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• A safety‑first mindset and willingness to consistently follow established procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a manufacturing team.
• Dependability, strong attendance, and a commitment to seeing work through to completion.
• A willingness to continuously learn and develop new skills.

This position is well‑suited for individuals who enjoy active, hands‑on work in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Lift, carry, and move materials, equipment, and tools weighing up to 50 pounds as required.
• Work comfortably on and around large industrial equipment, including elevated platforms and occasionally in confined spaces.
• Wear respirators and other required personal protective equipment for extended periods while maintaining safe work practices.
• Maintain the stamina needed to safely perform physically demanding work throughout the shift while consistently producing quality results.

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