Painter Helper / Sandblaster

Cliff Berry, Inc. • Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Cliff Berry, Inc. is hiring a Painter Helper / Sandblaster for our Fort Lauderdale location. This position supports industrial painting, abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and general shop and equipment-maintenance activities. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an industrial environment. Previous sandblasting or industrial painting experience is preferred; however, candidates with related construction, automotive painting, maintenance, or hands-on mechanical experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of painting, coating, and surface-preparation techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of abrasive blasting/sandblasting equipment and techniques preferred.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify surfaces requiring additional preparation or touch-up.
• Ability to safely handle paints, coatings, solvents, blasting media, and related materials.
• Familiarity with industrial shop and workplace safety practices preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of experienced painters and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to work independently when appropriate and effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work additional hours when operational needs require.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous industrial painting, automotive painting, sandblasting, construction, maintenance, or related experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating abrasive blasting/sandblasting equipment is preferred but not required; training may be provided.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company standards.
• Ability and willingness to complete required safety training, including respiratory protection, confined-space entry, hot-work, and fall-protection training, as applicable.
• Ability and willingness to learn proper painting, coating, surface-preparation, sandblasting, and equipment-maintenance techniques.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Previous sandblasting or industrial painting experience
• Related construction, automotive painting, maintenance, or hands-on mechanical experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following company policies and procedures and always performing work in a safe manner.
• Assist with preparing vehicles, tanks, trailers, equipment, machinery, and other surfaces for painting and coating.
• Perform abrasive blasting/sandblasting to remove rust, paint, coatings, scale, and other contaminants from surfaces.
• Clean, sand, scrape, mask, and otherwise prepare surfaces before painting or coating.
• Assist experienced painters with applying primers, paints, coatings, and finishes as directed.
• Set up, operate, inspect, and clean abrasive blasting equipment, including blast pots, hoses, nozzles, air-supply equipment, and related components.
• Load, handle, recover, and dispose of abrasive blasting media and waste materials in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Safely handle paints, coatings, solvents, blasting media, and related materials.
• Clean and maintain painting, blasting, and surface-preparation tools and equipment.
• Wear and properly maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection.
• Successfully complete required Hot Work Permit training and comply with all company hot-work procedures.
• Successfully complete required Confined Space Entry training and follow all company confined-space entry procedures.
• Enter and perform work in confined spaces, including tanks, vessels, and other enclosed or restricted areas, as required for surface preparation, abrasive blasting, painting, coating, cleaning, and related duties.
• Work at elevated heights as required, including from ladders, man baskets, aerial lifts/sky lifts, and on top of tanks, equipment, and structures while using required fall-protection equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly store tools, equipment, and materials.
• Assist with general shop, yard, and equipment-maintenance activities as needed.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are our number one asset
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Work as part of a team
• Take pride in maintaining equipment used in essential environmental services
• Build a career with an established organization
• Value employees who take pride in their work, put safety first, work well with others, and are committed to providing quality service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED