Blaster

Apscareerportal; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Smith Industries in Midland, Texas, is seeking an experienced Blaster to prepare, blast, and coat tanks, vessels, and fabricated products in our production environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on blasting and coating experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality workmanship while adhering to safety requirements. Join our team and contribute to safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in blasting and coating operations.
• Experience using airless and conventional spray equipment.
• Knowledge of blasting, coating, and/or painting processes.
• Ability to handle blast media hoses (60 lb) and spray consistently.
• Experience driving and working off scissor lifts, ladders and scaffolds with safety procedures.
• Ability to disassemble and repair spray equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, blast and coat tanks, vessels and fabricated products per company standards.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship in a production environment and follow safety requirements.

Skills

2+ years experience in blasting and Co

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Hands-on production

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Conventional spray equipment

Scissor lift operation

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Blaster to join our growing operations team. This role is responsible for preparing, blasting, and coating tanks, vessels, and fabricated products in accordance with company standards and safety requirements. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with industrial blasting and coating applications, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high‑quality workmanship in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to coat inside of tanks, vessels, and other products using Sherwin Williams epoxies.
• Should have experience using airless and conventional spray equipment.
• Should know the processes for coating, blasting, and/or painting.
• Must be able to handle blast media hoses’ weight during blasting operations (60LB) and spray in a sustained, consistent pattern.
• Should know how to drive and work off scissor lift, ladders, and scaffolds for application and blasting, following all appropriate Safety procedures.
• Ability to disassemble, repair, and re-assemble spray equipment if needed.
• 2+ years experience preferred.