Industrial Coatings Painter – Sandblasting

Qualdoc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in Cocoa Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter/Sandblaster to prepare metal surfaces and apply protective coatings. The role requires blasting, spray application, coating inspection, and safety-minded work in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of industrial painting/sandblasting, can read drawings, and are familiar with epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich coatings. Day-to-day duties include surface prep, coating application, inspection, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of industrial painting and sandblasting experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings, work orders, and SDS documents.
• Knowledge of epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich coating systems.
• Comfort with confined spaces and wearing PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel and metal surfaces through sandblasting and remove rust, scale, and coatings.
• Apply epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich primers and coatings.
• Operate airless, HVLP, and conventional spray equipment.
• Use drawings and SDS to complete coating work accurately.
• Check coating thickness and ensure project specs are met.
• Inspect equipment and perform minor adjustments or repairs as needed.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and variable conditions.
• Follow PPE, safety procedures, and document progress and QC data.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and collaborate with team.

Skills

Industrial painting

Sandblasting

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Airless spray

HVLP spray

Conventional spray

Job description

Industrial Coatings Painter - Sandblasting

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL

Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire

Shift: 2nd Shift

Starting Pay: $25.00/hour + $3.00/hour night differential, with higher pay available based on experience

Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Industrial Painter/Sandblaster to prepare metal surfaces and apply protective industrial coatings. This position requires experience with blasting, spray application, coating inspection, and working safely in challenging 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

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