Blaster (Shop Based)
About The Position
Apache Workforce is hiring experienced Industrial Painters / Blasters to support surface preparation and protective coating applications in a heavy industrial fabrication environment. This role is responsible for preparing, blasting, and coating steel structures, piping, and fabricated components used in large-scale industrial systems. The Painter/Blaster plays a key role in ensuring equipment and materials meet strict quality and durability standards through proper surface preparation, coating application, and finishing techniques. This is a skilled position requiring experience with industrial coatings, blasting equipment, and spray application systems in a fast-paced manufacturing shop environment.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of industrial painting and/or blasting experience
- Experience with surface preparation (abrasive blasting, power tools, hand tools)
- Knowledge of industrial coatings (epoxies, urethanes, zincs, primers)
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions and coating specifications
- Experience with spray equipment (airless, HVLP, conventional systems)
- Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment
- Basic communication skills and ability to follow written instructions
Responsibilities
- Performing surface preparation on steel structures, piping, and fabricated components
- Operating blasting equipment, spray guns, and coating systems
- Cleaning, masking, and preparing surfaces prior to coating application
- Mixing, matching, and preparing paints, primers, and industrial coatings
- Applying coatings using airless, HVLP, conventional spray, brush, or roller methods
- Selecting proper pressures, nozzles, and application settings for each job
- Ensuring correct coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality
- Inspecting finished surfaces for defects such as runs, pinholes, or bare spots
- Performing touch-ups and rework as needed to meet specifications
- Maintaining and cleaning blasting and spray equipment, booths, and tools
- Moving finished materials to inspection or shipping areas
- Following safety protocols, ASHA standards, and 5S housekeeping practices
- Supporting additional fabrication and production tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Day and night shift availability
- Long-term placement opportunities
- Career growth in industrial coatings and fabrication
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- Safety-focused, team-oriented work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
