Blaster/Painter

Location: Abbeville, LA

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Blaster/Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces and applying protective coatings to equipment, structures, and other components. This includes operating abrasive blasting equipment, applying primers and finish coats, and performing quality inspections. The ideal candidate must follow safety protocols, demonstrate attention to detail, and contribute to a clean and safe work environment. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Show up to work on time and as scheduled.
• Complete and discuss a thorough Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to each task.
• Abrade surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove paint, rust, grease, tar, and dirt using abrasive-blasting equipment.
• Load abrasive materials such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into the machine hopper.
• Mask designated areas of parts to protect them from the blasting process.
• Load parts onto racks, blasting platforms, or into cabinets for processing.
• Control equipment valves to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture.
• Start and monitor blasting equipment to direct abrasive-laden flow onto part surfaces.
• Manually operate blasting nozzle or work through glove-fitted cabinets for smaller parts.
• Examine finished products to ensure compliance with required specifications.
• Apply paint, epoxy, enamel, and other coatings using spray guns, brushes, or rollers.
• Apply primers and sealers to prepare metal surfaces for finish coatings.
• Cover surfaces with masking materials to protect surrounding areas during painting.
• Protect the environment by adhering to best management practices during tasks.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward both customers and the company.
• Sweep and clean work area daily or as needed to maintain a safe and orderly workspace.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.