Locomotive Surface Prep and Protective Coatings Technician

Impact Workforce Solutions; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring for a Locomotive Surface Prep and Protective Coatings Technician on a night shift in Mayfield, KY. You will spray-primer, color, and clear coats, prep metal surfaces, and perform abrasive blasting to ready locomotives.

The role runs Mon–Thu, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM, with on-site work and safety-focused task execution. Two night-shift positions are available, with onboarding on the day shift before transitioning to nights.

Qualifications

• Hands-on industrial painting experience on metal (e.g., automotive equipment, trucks, trailers, bridges, structural steel, or heavy machinery).
• Proven skill with spray guns and multi-stage finishing processes.
• Knowledge of surface prep and industrial coating techniques.
• Sandblasting experience on large equipment or steel structures.
• Comfortable in a dirty, physically demanding industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Spray-apply primer, color, and clear coats using spray guns.
• Prepare metal surfaces: sanding, cleaning, masking, and bonding agent application.
• Perform abrasive blasting on large steel components.
• Apply decals and pressure wash locomotives and equipment.
• Maintain tools and booths; follow safety protocols and ensure quality finishes.

Skills

Spray guns

Surface prep

Sandblasting

Industrial painting

Multi-stage finishing

Heavy equipment experience

Tools

Pressurized paint pots

Cup spray guns

Industrial blasting equipment

Pressure washers

Job description

Locomotive Surface Prep and Protective Coatings TechnicianStart Your Night with UsAt 8:00 PM in Mayfield, KY, you’ll gear up, inspect your spray equipment, and roll a locomotive into the booth. By midnight, metal surfaces are masked, bonded, and ready. Before dawn, you’ve laid down a clean primer, a flawless color coat, and decals that align to spec—then pressure washed the next unit and cleared debris to keep the shop moving.Role SnapshotLocation: Mayfield, KYPay: $19.00–$23.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM (four-day workweek)Training: Initial onboarding on day shift prior to transitioning to nightsOpenings: Two night-shift positionsWhat You’ll DoSpray-apply primer, color, and clear coats using pressurized paint pots and conventional cup spray guns.Prepare metal surfaces: sanding, cleaning, taping, masking, and applying bonding agents for coating adhesion.Execute abrasive blasting on large steel components with industrial blast rigs and 2-inch hose assemblies.Apply decals and stickers with precision on finished surfaces.Pressure wash locomotives and heavy equipment to prep and finish jobs.Shovel, scrape, and remove sludge, dirt, and debris from locomotives as part of thorough cleanouts.Maintain tools and booths, follow safety protocols, and deliver consistent, high-quality finishes.What You BringHands-on industrial painting experience on metal—such as automotive equipment, trucks, trailers, bridges, structural steel, or heavy machinery.Proven skill with spray guns and multi-stage finishing processes.Knowledge of surface prep and industrial coating techniques.Sandblasting experience on large equipment or steel structures.Comfort working in a physically demanding, dirty industrial environment.Readiness to complete day-shift training before moving to nights.Ability to complete required pre-employment medical evaluations, including respirator fit testing and additional job-related testing.Proficiencies We ValueAbrasive BlasterIndustrial Coating TechnicianIndustrial PainterLocomotiveManufacturingSandblasterSpray PainterTools & Systems You’ll UseIndustrial painting systems, pressurized paint pots, conventional cup gunsIndustrial blasting equipment with 2-inch hose systemsPressure washers and surface prep toolsReady to RollIf you’ve built your craft in industrial painting, abrasive blasting, spray finishing, or coatings, we want to meet you. Apply today to be considered.Impact Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.