Painter / Blaster
Location: Wharton, TX
Company: PrideStaff
Position OverviewPrideStaff is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Painter / Blasterin Wharton, TX. This is a critical role in the production process, ensuring that every custom-built trailer meets high-quality aesthetic and protective standards.
Compensation & SchedulePay Rate: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Shift: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Status: Full-Time
Surface Preparation: Utilize abrasive blasting (sand/bead blasting) to remove scale, rust, and debris from raw steel trailer frames.
Masking & Prepping: Tape off and protect areas not intended for coating (wiring, axles, hitch components).
Coating Application: Apply primers and finish coats using industrial spray equipment (HVLP or airless systems) to achieve a smooth, even, and durable finish.
Quality Control: Inspect finished products for runs, sags, or "orange peel" and perform touch-ups or buffing as necessary.
Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of spray guns, lines, and blasting booths to ensure optimal performance.
Experience: Proven experience in automotive or industrial painting. Auto-body repair/painting experience is highly preferred due to the precision required.
Technical Skill: Proficiency with spray guns and various coating types (primers, enamels, polyurethanes).
Detail-Oriented: Ability to identify surface imperfections before the final coat is applied.
Physical Stamina: Ability to wear required PPE (including respirators and blasting suits) and work in a manufacturing environment that involves standing, bending, and lifting.
Benefits of working with PrideStaff:
PrideStaff Company Overview
PrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources.