What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter/Blaster position at Bridge Brothers Inc.?
Industrial Painter / Blaster (Structural Steel) – Top Pay Overtime
Location: Pickens, SC
Company: Bridge Brothers
Job Type: Full-Time
Why Join Bridge Brothers
- Top pay for experienced industrial painters and blasters
- Consistent hours reliable overtime
- Work on large structural steel (bridges — not small parts)
- Stable backlog of work (year-round, not seasonal)
- Opportunity to grow into advanced coatings or lead roles over time
About the Role
Bridge Brothers is seeking an Industrial Painter / Blaster to apply protective coatings to structural steel used in bridge construction.
This is a hands-on shop role focused on surface prep, blasting, and applying high-performance coatings that protect steel in demanding environments.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare steel surfaces for coating (cleaning, grinding, masking, blasting, etc.)
- Perform sandblasting / abrasive blasting as needed
- Mix and apply coatings including epoxy, zinc-rich, and urethane systems
- Apply coatings using airless spray equipment, brushes, and rollers
- Inspect work for proper coverage, adhesion, and finish quality
- Work with Quality Control to meet coating specs and requirements
- Maintain and clean spray equipment and tools
- Follow all safety procedures when handling coatings, solvents, and equipment
- Keep work area clean, organized, and safe
- Assist other shop areas as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in industrial painting, sandblasting, or protective coatings
- Familiarity with epoxy, zinc, or similar coating systems
- Experience using spray equipment (airless preferred)
- Ability to follow instructions, specs, and basic drawings
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment
- Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
- Forklift or overhead crane experience is a plus (not required)
Schedule & Pay
- Monday – Friday
- Overtime available based on workload
- Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)
- Competitive pay based on experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision (eligible after 60 days)
- Paid time off holidays