Industrial Blaster/Painter with Gulf Coast Industrial Full Time Salary: $22.00-$26.00 per hour **Job Summary: Gulf Coast Industrial is currently seeking a Blaster/Painter. This position must effectively and safely perform coatings application and all associated phases of industrial coatings. This is maintenance working 5/10's, pay is $22-26 an hour, in Freeport, TX, NO PER DIEM.

Duties and Responsibilities: Applies coatings to various structures, tanks, piping, and miscellaneous surfaces in accordance with customers specifications and manufacturers recommendations. Assembles, maintains, repairs, and cleans painting equipment. Mix and thin the coatings according to manufacturer's recommendations. Construct protective enclosures to avoid over spray of customers equipment. Assist in loading, unloading and storage of equipment and supplies. At all times perform his work in the safest possible manner. Immediately correct any unsafe condition. Perform onsite QA/QC functions, including paperwork and evaluation of employees. Keep the jobsite clean by keeping it clear of all trash, unused paint materials, etc. Cooperates with Gulf Coast Industrial Project Manager and customers in carrying out assigned work. Direct the Helper/Laborer in proper work performance and job requirements.

Key Requirements, Education, and Experience: The blaster/painter must be highly productive, experienced in the multiple crafts involved and be an expert in the mechanic and use of all equipment, materials, and procedures necessary for the safe and effective surface preparation and application of coatings. The blaster/painter must be able to hold and control 100 psi nozzle pressure. They must be proficient in spraying to maintain even mileage. Must possess knowledge of and have experience in different coatings. (Epoxy, urethanes, polyesters, vinylesters.) Must have knowledge of Hazardous waste management. 2+ years of experience in industrial blasting/coatings. Some knowledge of rigging. Must be proficient in all Safety aspects of craft. Must be proficient in QA/QC requirements of craft.

Travel: Must be able to travel to job sites, if necessary. Duties will be performed almost entirely at one location.

BENEFITS We are dedicated to our employees' well-being and believe that every one of our employees **