Industrial Painter and Blaster

at Hazelett Strip-Casting Corp in Colchester, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Industrial Painter and Blaster

Hazelett Corporation is a global leader in continuous casting technology, designing and manufacturing innovative casting machines and engineered equipment for the aluminum, copper, steel, and specialty metals industries. For more than 100 years, we've combined engineering excellence with advanced manufacturing to deliver world-class equipment that helps customers improve productivity and performance across the globe.

Our success is built on skilled craftspeople who take pride in producing quality work that lasts for decades.

Position Overview

Hazelett is seeking an Industrial Painter & Blaster to join our Manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you'll prepare, blast, and apply industrial coatings to large custom-built casting machines, fabricated components, and other industrial equipment before they are shipped to customers around the world.

This position plays a critical role in protecting our equipment from corrosion and wear while ensuring every machine leaves our facility with a professional, high-quality finish. If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in craftsmanship, and value producing work that stands the test of time, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting to remove rust, mill scale, contaminants, and old coatings. 
• Apply industrial coatings, primers, epoxies, and polyurethane finishes using airless, air-assisted, and conventional spray equipment. 
• Paint and finish large fabricated assemblies, casting machines, structural components, and industrial equipment. 
• Inspect surfaces and completed coatings to ensure proper adhesion, coating thickness, and overall finish quality. 
• Maintain paint and blasting equipment, including spray guns, hoses, pumps, compressors, and related tools. 
• Read technical drawings, coating specifications, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 
• Accurately document materials used and completed work. 
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of respirators, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hazardous material handling.