About this role
Industrial Painter / Sandblaster
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available | 2nd Shift: +$3.00/hr Night Differential
Overtime: Saturday opportunities available
Starting Pay: $25.00/hr — higher depending on experience
We are hiring an experienced Industrial Painter/Sandblaster for work involving surface preparation and protective coating of metal components. The position requires experience with industrial painting equipment, abrasive blasting, coating application, and working safely in demanding environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare steel and metal surfaces through sandblasting, removing rust, scale, and existing coatings.
- Apply industrial coatings such as epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich primers .
- Operate airless, HVLP, and conventional spray equipment .
- Use technical drawings, work orders, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to complete coating work accurately.
- Check coating application and thickness to meet project specifications.
- Inspect painting and blasting equipment and perform minor adjustments or repairs when needed.
- Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and changing environmental conditions.
- Follow required PPE, confined-space, height, and general jobsite safety procedures.
- Document surface preparation, coating applications, job progress, and quality-control information.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area while working as part of a team.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
- 2–3 years of industrial painting and sandblasting experience.
- Experience operating airless, HVLP, and conventional spray equipment.
- Knowledge of metal surface preparation, sandblasting, and masking techniques.
- Familiarity with epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich coating systems.
- Ability to read technical drawings, work orders, and SDS documents.
- Understanding of coating thickness requirements and measurement tools.
- Knowledge of PPE and safety practices for confined spaces and elevated work.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work.
- Availability for flexible schedules, including weekends and overtime.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation, quality control, communication, and teamwork.