Blaster​/Painter

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Gulf Coast Industrial provides multi‑craft services throughout the Southeast and Gulf Coast, focusing on industrial coatings, insulation, scaffolding and fireproofing services. Gulf Coast Industrial is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS), a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB).

We offer competitive salaries and full‑range benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation, 100% immediate vesting), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability and other benefits.

Gulf Coast Industrial is currently seeking a Blaster/Painter. This position must effectively and safely perform coatings application and all associated phases of industrial coatings. This is maintenance work 5/10’s, pay is $22‑26 an hour, in Freeport, TX, NO PER DIEM.

• Apply coatings to various structures, tanks, piping and miscellaneous surfaces in accordance with customer specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
• Assemble, maintain, repair and clean painting equipment.
• Mix and thin the coatings according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Construct protective enclosures to avoid overspray of customer equipment.
• Assist in loading, unloading and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Perform work in the safest possible manner at all times.
• Immediately correct any unsafe condition.
• Perform onsite QA/QC functions, including paperwork and evaluation of employees.
• Keep the jobsite clean by removing all trash, unused paint materials, etc.
• Cooperate with Gulf Coast Industrial Project Manager and customers in carrying out assigned work.
• Direct the Helper/Laborer in proper work performance and job requirements.

• Highly productive and experienced in multiple crafts with expertise in surface preparation and application of coatings.
• Ability to hold and control 100 psi nozzle pressure and spray to maintain even mileage.
• Knowledge of and experience with epoxy, urethane, polyester, vinylester coatings.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste management and rigging.
• At least 2+ years of experience in industrial blasting/coatings.
• Proficiency in all safety aspects and QA/QC requirements of the craft.

Must be able to travel to job sites if necessary. Duties will be performed almost entirely at one location.

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.