{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1e4bfa2baab3a22388b3518e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e4bfa2baab3a22388b3518e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e4bfa2baab3a22388b3518e","title":"Painter Blaster","description":"Apache Workforce\r\nHouston, TX 77021\r\nDay & Night Shift Available\r\nPay: $18.00–$25.00/hour based on experience\r\nNight Shift Differential: Additional 10% on top of base pay\r\nApache Workforce is currently hiring experienced Painter/Blasters in Houston, TX. We are seeking candidates with industrial painting, blasting, and coating experience who are ready to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\r\nPosition Overview\r\nThe Painter/Blaster is responsible for operating industrial spray painting and media blasting equipment to apply protective coatings and finishes to piping systems, steel structures, fabricated components, and production equipment.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nPerform surface preparation and protective coating applications on piping, steel structures, and fabricated components\r\nOperate and maintain blasting, spraying, and coating equipment\r\nMix primers, paints, and coatings to proper consistency and viscosity\r\nSelect correct nozzles, pressures, temperatures, and cure times for applications\r\nClean, prepare, mask, and protect surfaces before coating\r\nApply primers, paints, epoxies, urethanes, zincs, and specialty coatings evenly and accurately\r\nInspect finished products for runs, pinholes, bare spots, and coating quality\r\nPerform touch-up and refinishing work as needed\r\nMaintain spray booths, filters, PPE, and painting equipment\r\nEnsure proper movement of finished products to inspection or shipping areas\r\nMonitor paint and blasting supply inventory levels\r\nFollow OSHA safety procedures and company policies\r\nComplete required paperwork and production documentation\r\nPerform additional duties assigned by management\r\nQualifications & Skills\r\nKnowledge of industrial painting and coating applications\r\nExperience with abrasive blasting and surface preparation\r\nFamiliarity with HVLP, airless, and conventional spray systems\r\nExperience with 2-part coating and paint mixing processes\r\nAbility to read and interpret paint specifications and technical data\r\nStrong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills\r\nUnderstanding of quality control standards for industrial coatings\r\nAbility to work safely using scaffolding, rigging, and containment systems\r\nStrong attention to detail and quality workmanship\r\nGood communication and teamwork skills\r\nEducation\r\nHigh School Diploma or GED required\r\n2–5 years of industrial painting experience preferred\r\nMinimum 2–5 years of industrial painting and blasting experience\r\nAbility to read and interpret documents written in English\r\nExperience with\r\nAbrasive blasting\r\nHand and power tool surface preparation\r\nIndustrial paint and specialty coating applications\r\nEpoxies, urethanes, and zinc coatings\r\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\r\nWork performed in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing/shop environment\r\nRegular exposure to dust, paint fumes, noise, oils, and industrial conditions\r\nFrequent standing, bending, crouching, lifting, and repetitive motions required\r\nAbility to lift and move materials up to 70 lbs\r\nAbility to stand up to 11 hours per shift and work overtime as needed\r\nSteel-toe boots, safety glasses, and required PPE must be worn at all times\r\nAbility to work safely in industrial environments and elevated work areas\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Apache Workforce","rawCompany":"apache workforce","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-19T00:53:18.284Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9124.00","title":"Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"coating-painting-and-spraying-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"47-2141.00","title":"Painters, Construction and Maintenance","slug":"painters-construction-and-maintenance"},{"code":"51-9123.00","title":"Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers","slug":"painting-coating-and-decorating-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"238320","title":"Painting and Wall Covering Contractors","slug":"painting-and-wall-covering-contractors"},{"code":"332812","title":"Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers","slug":"metal-coating-engraving-except-jewelry-and-silverware-and-allied-services-to-manufacturers"},{"code":"325510","title":"Paint and Coating Manufacturing","slug":"paint-and-coating-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Painter Blaster","description":"Apache Workforce\r\nHouston, TX 77021\r\nDay & Night Shift Available\r\nPay: $18.00–$25.00/hour based on experience\r\nNight Shift Differential: Additional 10% on top of base pay\r\nApache Workforce is currently hiring experienced Painter/Blasters in Houston, TX. 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