Blaster/Painter

PCM [Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc.]; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Blaster/Painter in San Antonio, Texas. The ideal candidate will clean and prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and maintain equipment used in the painting processes. Responsibilities include mixing paint, operating spray equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates must be physically capable of performing the job's demands. This position offers a chance to work within a professional team committed to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Clean grease and dirt from products.
• Maintain equipment that delivers blast mediums.
• Apply coating liquid and regulate spray pressure.
• Clean spraying equipment and brushes after use.

Skills

Surface preparation

Equipment maintenance

Painting techniques

Attention to detail

Job description

Position

Blaster/Painter

Reports To

Foreman

Summary

Cleans & sprays surfaces of manufactured products with cleaning and protective or decorative material such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel‑coat, or lacquer by performing the following duties.

Essential Qualifications, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Cleans grease and dirt from products.
• Shovels or pours abrasives sand, grit or steel shot of specified grade into a hopper.
• Inspect, start & maintain equipment that deliver blast mediums as well as regulate pressures that produce a safe and efficient environment.
• Removes rust from metal surfaces with blasting agents by directing nozzles appropriately and/or by the use of scrapers, brushes or abrasive papers (Manual & Machine) to create a smooth surface that is desired for coatings.
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color.
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush or other means.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Blaster/Painters must be willing to comply with PCM Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and regulations. They must also comply with all governmental regulations.

The above description covers some of the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be constructed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

I have read and understand all the duties and requirements listed above.

Req Number PIP-26-00020

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.