What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sandblasting Technician / Painter position at Blast Off Mobile Blasting?
Sandblasting Technician / Industrial Painter
Job Overview
Blast Off Mobile Blasting is a Sarasota-based surface preparation and protective coatings company looking for a dependable and hardworking Sandblasting Technician / Industrial Painter to join our growing team.
This is a hands-on field position involving abrasive blasting, surface preparation, industrial coatings, equipment setup, containment, and jobsite cleanup. Our projects range from commercial and industrial equipment to structural steel, railings, concrete, marine applications, and specialty restoration projects.
Previous sandblasting or industrial painting experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, is dependable, and wants to learn the trade.
Responsibilities
- Operate abrasive blasting equipment and assist with surface preparation
- Prepare steel, aluminum, concrete, and other substrates for coating
- Apply industrial primers and protective coatings using spray equipment, rollers, and brushes
- Set up and break down blasting and coating equipment at jobsites
- Assist with masking, containment, and protection of surrounding surfaces
- Operate and maintain hoses, blasting equipment, compressors, spray equipment, and other jobsite tools
- Follow proper surface preparation and coating procedures
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Perform jobsite cleanup and collection of spent abrasive material
- Follow company safety procedures and properly use required PPE and respiratory protection
- Work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and other elevated work platforms when required
- Work effectively as part of a crew and follow direction from supervisors
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license required
- Sandblasting, industrial painting, construction, or similar trade experience preferred
- No sandblasting experience required for the right candidate — training is available
- Must be dependable and report to work on time
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Comfortable performing physically demanding work
- Comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions
- Comfortable working at heights when required
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools
- Ability to wear respiratory protection and required PPE
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Pay
$20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience
Opportunities for increased pay are available as experience, skills, and responsibilities grow.
About Blast Off Mobile Blasting
Blast Off Mobile Blasting is a Sarasota-based company specializing in professional abrasive blasting, surface preparation, restoration, and protective coating services. Our team works on a wide variety of commercial, industrial, marine, and specialty restoration projects throughout the Sarasota and surrounding areas.
We're looking for someone who wants more than just a temporary job. We're looking for a dependable team member who wants to learn, develop their skills, and grow with the company.
If you're hardworking, mechanically inclined, and take pride in doing quality work, we'd like to hear from you.
Blast Off Mobile Blasting
Remove Restore Refresh
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25