Industrial Painter/Sandblaster

Professional Piping Systems, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telehealth visits

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

PPS Coatings is seeking qualified industrial painters to join our team. You will wear PPE at all times, use WFT gauges, inspect surfaces, and prepare them for coating, ensuring defects are corrected and masking is applied as needed.

You will mix coatings per data sheets, operate and maintain paint application equipment, and demonstrate knowledge of spray tips and SP/DT standards while maintaining productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Wear PPE at all times and follow safety protocols.
• Use a wet film thickness (WFT) gauge for coating applications.
• Inspect and evaluate surfaces to identify imperfections, defects, or damages.
• Remove old paint, dirt, or debris by sanding, scraping, or pressure washing.
• Repair cracks, holes, or surface imperfections using filling materials, caulking, or putty.
• Apply masking materials to protect adjacent areas from overspray or drips.
• Demonstrates ability to coat 1000 sqft with 2% or less rework in 1 hour.
• Set up, tear down, and clean Paint Application Equipment properly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of what the numbers on an Airless Spray Tip signify.
• Demonstrates ability to mix coatings correctly according to provided data sheets.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of how to operate and repair Plural Machine.
• Demonstrates knowledge to perform a preventative maintenance check/inspection on pumps, hoses and guns.
• Demonstrates ability to identify coating defects and how to correct them.
• Demonstrates ability to calculate required WFT needed to achieve a desired DFT.
• Demonstrates ability to measure WFT using wet film gauge.
• Ability to identify and achieve SP-1,2,3,5,6,7,10,11,13,15.
• Ability to blast 150 sq/ft to an SP-10 in 1 hour.
• Check circumference of nozzle wear for wear and suitability.
• Preventative maintenance check/inspection on blast hose and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair field equipment (Blast pot, Dust collector, Vacuum, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Follow PPE protocols and safety standards on every job.
• Operate and maintain paint application equipment safely.
• Assess surfaces and prepare them for coating.
• Mix coatings per data sheets and adjust as required.
• Identify and correct coating defects.
• Protect adjacent areas with masking materials.
• Achieve required coating performance with minimal rework and within time constraints.

Skills

PPE usage

WFT gauge use

Surface inspection

Surface prep & cleaning

Coating mixing per data sheets

Masking & protection

Equipment setup/teardown

Spray technique knowledge

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting field equipment

Tools

Plural Machine

Paint application equipment

Nozzle wear check tools

Job description

Seeking qualified Industrial painters with knowledge and ability to

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Use a wet film thickness (WFT) gauge for coating applications, as it is mandatory for all painters at PPS Coatings.
• Inspect and evaluate surfaces to identify imperfections, defects, or damages.
• Remove old paint, dirt, or debris using appropriate methods such as sanding, scraping, or pressure washing.
• Repair cracks, holes, or other surface imperfections using filling materials, caulking, or putty.
• Apply masking materials to protect adjacent areas from paint overspray or drips.

• Demonstrates ability to coat 1000 sqft with 2% or less rework in 1 hour, with no holidays
• Demonstrates ability to set-up, tear down, and clean Paint Application Equipment properly
• Demonstrate knowledge of what the numbers on an Airless Spray Tip signify
• Demonstrates ability to mix coatings correctly according to provided data sheets
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of how to operate and repair Plural Machine
• Demonstrates knowledge to perform and explain a preventative maintenance check/inspection on pumps, hoses and guns
• Demonstrates ability to identify coating defects and how to correct them
• Demonstrates ability to calculate required WFT needed to achieve a desired DFT
• Demonstrates ability to measure WFT using wet film gauge
• Ability to identify and achieve SP-1,2,3,5,6,7,10,11,13,15
• Ability to blast 150 sq/ft to an SP-10 in 1 hour
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to check the circumference of the nozzle for wear and determine its suitability for use.
• Demonstrates knowledge to perform and explain a preventative maintenance check/inspection on blast hose. (blown gasket, cracked coupler, soft spots etc.)
• Troubleshoot and repair field equipment (Blast pot, Dust collector, Vacuum, etc.)

At PPS, we'reBuilt to Perform. As a growing leader in mechanical construction, custom fabrication, and specialty contracting, we take pride in delivering quality work through skilled people, strong teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Our people are our greatest strength. Whether in the field, in the shop, or in the office, every team member plays a role in our success. We value hard work, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we're committed to creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

PPS is committed to equal treatment of all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Telehealth visits
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and disability insurance options
• Paid holidays and paid time off