Salary :
Industrial Coatings Painter
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract to Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Pay: Starting at $25.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Industrial Painter/Sandblaster to prepare metal surfaces and apply protective coatings in an industrial environment. The position involves surface preparation, spray application, equipment maintenance, quality checks, and working safely in challenging conditions.
Responsibilities
- Prepare metal surfaces by sandblasting to remove rust, scale, and existing coatings.
- Mask surfaces and prepare areas for coating application.
- Mix and apply epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich primers.
- Operate airless, HVLP, and conventional spray equipment.
- Use technical drawings, work orders, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to complete work according to specifications.
- Verify coating thickness and follow required application standards.
- Inspect painting and blasting equipment and make minor repairs or adjustments when needed.
- Maintain equipment in safe, proper working condition.
- Work in confined spaces, at heights, and under varying environmental conditions.
- Follow PPE, confined-space, fall/height, and other required safety procedures.
- Document surface preparation, paint application, job progress, and quality-control information.
- Work effectively with team members and communicate job-related information.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
- 2–3 years of industrial painting and sandblasting experience.
- Proficiency with airless, HVLP, and conventional spray equipment.
- Experience with sandblasting, masking, and other surface preparation methods.
- Knowledge of epoxy, urethane, and zinc-rich coatings.
- Ability to read technical drawings, work orders, and SDS documents.
- Familiarity with coating thickness requirements and measurement tools.
- Strong knowledge of PPE and safe work practices for confined spaces and elevated work.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work.
- Willing to work flexible schedules, including weekends and overtime when needed.
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and quality-control skills.
- Effective communicator and team player.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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