Industrial Painter & Blaster - Night Shift Premium

Apache Workforce LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Workforce LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter/Blaster in Houston, TX to perform surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and protective coating applications on piping and steel structures. The role requires two‑part coatings, epoxies, urethanes, and zincs, with strict attention to coating specs and safety.

You will operate and maintain blasting and coating equipment, mix primers and coatings, monitor cure times, and ensure quality finishes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or certification in industrial painting and/or blasting preferred.
• 2–5 years of industrial painting experience.
• Surface preparation experience including abrasive blasting and hand/power tool prep.
• Experience applying coatings with pump, airless, conventional spray, brush, and roller.
• Experience with epoxies, urethanes, and zinc coatings.
• Ability to read/interpret English-language documents.
• Ability to follow quality control and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface prep and protective coating applications on piping and structures.
• Operate and maintain blasting and coating equipment.
• Perform abrasive blasting and surface prep with hand/power tools.
• Mix primers, paints, and specialty coatings to required viscosity.
• Use thinners, solvents, and additives as required.
• Select spray pressures/nozzles per coating requirements.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, and cure times for proper coating.
• Prepare and clean surfaces prior to coating.
• Mask or block surfaces not to be coated.
• Apply primers, paints, and coatings by various methods (Airless, HVLP, roller).
• Ensure proper coverage and dry film thickness with quality finish.
• Inspect surfaces for pinholes, runs, and defects; perform touch-ups.
• Follow coating specs and QA standards for each project.
• MOVE finished products to inspection/shipping areas and maintain area 5S.
• Clean and maintain spray/blast equipment and PPE; replenish materials as needed.
• Coordinate with bead blast area regarding parts availability.

Skills

Industrial painting

Blasting

Coating principles

Safety equipment

HVLP spray

Airless spray

Two-part coatings

Quality control

Team communication

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

Technical painting/blasting training

2–5 years painting experience

Tools

Scaffolding

Rigging

Containment systems

Access equipment

Safety equipment

Job description

Apache Workforce LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter/Blaster in Houston, TX to perform surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and protective coating applications on piping and steel structures. The role requires two‑part coatings, epoxies, urethanes, and zincs, with strict attention to coating specs and safety.

You will operate and maintain blasting and coating equipment, mix primers and coatings, monitor cure times, and ensure quality finishes.