Industrial Painter

Job Summary

An Industrial Painter / Blaster is responsible for the preparation and painting of a variety of industrial structures. They work on‑site, applying coatings to steelwork, pipelines, storage tanks, and other surfaces to prevent corrosion, improve durability, and enhance appearance. Their duties include cleaning and preparing surfaces, selecting and mixing paint, ensuring proper safety measures are followed, and maintaining equipment. They may also be required to work at heights, operate spray equipment, and work in confined spaces.

A skilled Industrial Painter will have knowledge of different application techniques and be able to work efficiently and effectively to produce high‑quality finishes.

• Read and interpret paint specifications, manufacturer application instructions, and related MSDS sheets.
• Perform surface preparation using solvent cleaning, hand or power tool cleaning, and abrasive blasting.
• Apply coatings with brush, roll, striping, conventional air‑pressure pot, and air‑less spraying techniques.
• Apply zinc, epoxy, enamel, or other surface coatings.
• Familiar with Steel Structural Painting Chemical (SSPC) preparation and its application to surface coating documentation to NACE standards.
• Have basic knowledge of paint flow, distance, wet mil thickness testing, and technical proficiency to apply even coats while controlling thickness.
• Troubleshoot blasting and painting equipment and read wet or dry gauges.
• Operate, maintain, and clean all equipment, paint, ventilation, compressed air, blast, and PPE related to sprayed, rolled, and brushed products in the shop environment.
• Agitate and reduce paint; manage paint booth station shut down, clean the ceiling, walls, booth blanket, filter maintenance, and sweeping.
• Conduct viscosity checks.
• Inspect and inventory all parts before beginning a task and ensure they are signed off by quality.
• Notify the Shop Foreman of any problems or discrepancies with shop drawings, paint specifications, etc.
• Move finished and unfinished pieces in and out of the paint area.
• Prepare parts for various department processes (sandblasting, paint, etc.).
• Apply paint to specifications, sandblast, or perform other required processes.
• Stage and tag all parts in one area for the next process.
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving for large items, staging instructions, paint processing times, and other instructions.
• Schedule with quality when a job is completed for inspection.
• Coordinate with the Shop Foreman for the most efficient weekly schedule (prep time, space needed, cure time, weather factors, etc.).
• Keep the work area clean, neat, and orderly to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
• Use safety equipment and practice safe work habits while performing duties.
• Store, apply, and dispose of hazardous materials according to regulatory standards and company safety guidelines.

• Stand for long periods of time and use hands, arms, and legs continually, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Lift and maneuver 50 lbs. without physical restrictions.
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times such as safety glasses, welding helmets, hearing protection, gloves, and safety toe boots.
• Work in hot and cold environments during summer and winter months.
• Operate forklift and operate power equipment as needed.

• Experience with industrial sandblasting and painting, including sandblasters, airless spray guns, and conventional pressure pots.
• Ability to comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Technical ability to escalate issues through the leadership chain when identified.
• Understand and communicate verbally and in written English, as instructions and labels are in English.

• Previous experience in steel fabrication or industrial paint preparation.
• Familiarity with steel types, surface preparation techniques, and various paint coatings.
• 1‑2 years of experience painting in production plant, job, and welding shop preferred.
• High School/GED diploma preferred but not required.
• Technical or certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to work overtime if needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.