Precision Painter/Blaster for Industrial Surfaces

Mission Critical Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) seeks a Painter/Blaster to join the Fabrication Department on the production floor. You will prepare metal parts and welded assemblies for production by abrasive blasting, removing rust, scale, and contaminants, ensuring components meet quality standards.

This role requires operating blasting equipment safely, inspecting work, maintaining a clean, organized area, and collaborating with teams to meet schedules for oil & gas, marine, and energy projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in industrial or commercial blasting or paint operations.
• Experience with spray application techniques and equipment.
• Familiarity with primers, epoxies, urethanes, and other industrial coatings preferred.
• Able to work independently and follow safety and quality procedures.
• Experience using blasting tools and equipment (e.g., blast pot, dust collector, recovery unit).
• Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance.
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and basic drawings.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, measure).

Responsibilities

• Stage metal parts and welded assemblies for blasting.
• Operate blasting equipment to clean and prepare sheet metal surfaces.
• Remove scale, rust, grease, and other materials using abrasive blasting techniques.
• Inspect blasted parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Safely unload and organize cleaned parts for the next step in production.
• Maintain and clean blasting equipment as needed.
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safeat all times.
• Meet or exceed production timelinesandquality expectations.

Skills

Industrial blasting experience

Spray application techniques

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blast pot

Dust collector

Recovery unit

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) seeks a Painter/Blaster to join the Fabrication Department on the production floor. You will prepare metal parts and welded assemblies for production by abrasive blasting, removing rust, scale, and contaminants, ensuring components meet quality standards.

This role requires operating blasting equipment safely, inspecting work, maintaining a clean, organized area, and collaborating with teams to meet schedules for oil & gas, marine, and energy projects.