Industrial Painter and Blaster

HAZELETT CORPORATION•Malletts Bay, VT

5d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Hazelett Corporation is seeking an Industrial Painter & Blaster to join their Manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves preparing, blasting, and applying industrial coatings to large custom-built casting machines, fabricated components, and other industrial equipment before shipment. The position is critical for protecting equipment from corrosion and wear, ensuring a professional, high-quality finish. The ideal candidate enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in craftsmanship, and values producing durable work.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

24 medical coverage plans, with Hazelett paying 100% of premiums for most plans.
100% paid Dental Premiums for one of the best plans in the state.
Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Matching 401k after 90 days (fully vested once contributing).
9 Company Holidays.
4 weeks of paid time off.
On-site Athletic Trainer.
Free use of company beach on Malletts Bay.
Discounted boat mooring.
Opportunities for growth and skill development.