Industrial Painter / Sandblaster

Impact Workforce Solutions • Mayfield, KY

7d • $19 - $23

About The Position

Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring an experienced Industrial Painter / Sandblaster for hands-on work with locomotives and heavy industrial equipment. The role involves industrial spray painting, abrasive blasting, metal surface preparation, and applying protective coatings to large metal surfaces. It also includes physically demanding cleaning and maintenance tasks in an industrial environment.

The position is based in Mayfield, Kentucky, and pays $19.00–$23.00 per hour depending on experience. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Initial training takes place on day shift before transitioning to nights. Two night-shift positions are available.

Requirements

• Previous industrial painting experience on metal surfaces, including automotive equipment, trucks, trailers, bridges, structural steel, or heavy machinery.
• Experience operating spray guns and applying multi-stage paint finishes.
• Knowledge of metal surface preparation and industrial coating techniques.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in dirty industrial environments.
• Willingness to complete initial day-shift training before transitioning to nights.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment medical evaluations, including respirator fit testing and additional job-related testing.

Nice To Haves

• Sandblasting experience, preferably with large equipment or steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Apply industrial primer, color coats, and clear coats using pressurized paint pots and conventional cup spray guns.
• Prepare metal surfaces by sanding, cleaning, taping, masking, and applying bonding materials.
• Perform sandblasting and abrasive blasting on large metal components using industrial blasting equipment, including 2-inch hose systems.
• Apply decals and stickers to finished surfaces.
• Pressure wash locomotives and heavy equipment.
• Shovel, scrape, and remove accumulated sludge, dirt, and debris from locomotives.
• Maintain equipment, follow safety procedures, and ensure quality workmanship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed