Industrial Fabrication Painter/Sandblaster

Jack A. Farrior, Inc.; Farmville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack A. Farrior, Inc. in Farmville, NC seeks an experienced coating technician to perform surface preparation and apply coatings using spray, brush, or roller.

You will read work orders and blueprints, follow specifications, and conduct masking, touch-ups, and final inspection. The role requires familiarity with PPE, hazardous materials handling, and compliance with SSPC/AMPP procedures; ability to work in booths or outdoors, and lift 50 lbs with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with surface preparation and coating application per project specs.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets.
• Perform masking, masking removal, touch-ups, and final inspection.
• Maintain spray equipment and safety practices in painting environments.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation: abrasive blasting, power-tool cleaning, sanding, solvent cleaning, grinding.
• Mixing and applying coatings by spray (airless/air), brush, and roller.
• Know coating specifications, mil thickness, wet-film/dry-film measurements.
• Read work orders and specifications; follow procedures.

Skills

Surface preparation

Coating application methods

Reading work orders/spec sheets

Final inspection

Quality awareness

Team communication

Safety and PPE

Tools

Spray equipment

Compressors

Blasting cabinets

Hand tools

Masking equipment

Job description

Technical skills and tasks

• Surface preparation: abrasive blasting, power-tool cleaning, sanding, solvent cleaning, grinding.
• Mixing and applying coatings by spray (airless/air), brush, and roller.
• Knowledge of coating specifications, mil thickness, wet-film/dry-film thickness measuring.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets.
• Perform masking, masking removal, touch-ups, and final inspection.
• Use and maintain spray equipment, compressors, blasting cabinets, and hand tools.

Safety, compliance, and quality

• Strong knowledge of PPE use (respirators, gloves, coveralls, eye/face protection) and safe handling of paints, thinners, and solvents.
• Familiar with MSDS/SDS, hazardous materials labeling, and waste disposal procedures.
• Knowledge of shop safety rules, confined-space awareness, and fall protection as applicable.
• Ability to follow SSPC/AMPP or project-specific coating procedures and quality standards.
• Basic familiarity with air monitoring, ventilation, and fire prevention in painting areas.

Certifications (preferred)

• Respirator fit-test and medical clearance (per OSHA).
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety card.
• SSPC/AMPP coating applicator or inspector courses (preferred).
• HAZWOPER or hazardous materials training if applicable.

Physical demands and work conditions

• Able to stand, bend, kneel, climb ladders/scaffolds, and lift 50+ lbs.
• Comfortable working in enclosed booths, outdoors, or at heights; exposure to fumes, dust, and noise.
• Able to work shifts and overtime as needed to meet production schedules.

Soft skills

• Attention to detail and strong visual quality standards.
• Good communication and ability to work on a team.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Optional/advanced skills (added value)

• Experience with powder coating, catalytic coatings, or specialty marine/industrial coatings.
• Ability to perform simple coating inspections and document results.
• Basic welding/metal-repair skills for touch-up prior to coating.