Industrial Painter/Sandblaster - Wamego - R-Tech Tool & Machine, Inc.

Description

Industrial Painter/Sandblaster (Paint Booth & Blast Booth Operator) Company:

• R-Tech Tool & Machine Location: Wamego, KS (onsite) Reports To: Pl ant Management FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift (Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), overtime as needed Compensation: $20.00–$25.00 per hour (based on experience) Work Setting: Manufacturing/production shop; not remote Why Join R-Tech R-Tech Tool & Machine is a family-owned manufacturer known for precision, quality, and on-time delivery.
• As an Industrial Painter/Sandblaster , your craftsmanship is the last, critical step before our products ship to customers.
• You'll work in a safety-first, team-oriented environment with steady hours, competitive pay, and room to grow.
• Summary/Objective Prepare, blast, and paint fabricated steel components to meet quality, safety, and production standards.
• This role ensures high-quality finishes, accurate documentation, and reliable throughput so orders meet ship dates.

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day) Surface prep & blasting:

• Clean, mask, and sandblast steel parts to specification; remove scale, rust, and prior coatings.

Coating application:

• Mix, prime, and paint parts per prints/specs; verify coverage, adhesion, and finish.

Equipment operation:

• Safely run paint booth and blast booth; use hoists/forklifts to stage and move parts.

Quality & documentation:

• Perform in-process inspections; complete quality sheets and maintain paint/blast records.

Production tracking:

• Log job starts/completions in the MRP/ERP system to support scheduling and ship dates.

Care & upkeep:

• Clean spray guns, pots, blast equipment, and work areas; replenish media and materials.

Safety & PPE:

• Wear respirator and required PPE; follow LOTO and shop safety procedures.

Maintenance support:

• Report malfunctions promptly; assist with basic preventative maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications (Apply only if you meet these) High school diploma or GED.

• At least 1 year of experience in industrial painting, sandblasting, or closely related finishing work OR completion of relevant technical training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent bending, stooping, standing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to pass a respirator medical/fit exam ; willingness to wear PPE for full shifts.
• Basic computer/data-entry skills for production tracking.
• Strong attention to detail; can read/follow written instructions and safety procedures; dependable attendance.
• Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of industrial painting/sandblasting in a manufacturing or fabrication shop.
• Experience with MRP/ERP production tracking.
• Forklift and/or overhead hoist experience.
• Knowledge of paint mixing, viscosity checks, film-thickness/finish standards, and surface prep best practices (e.g., SSPC/NACE concepts).
• Exposure & Work Environment Frequent exposure to noise, dust/abrasives, and paint/chemical fumes in a production shop with moving equipment.

Requires use of PPE :

• respirator, safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing, and hearing protection.
• Prolonged standing; frequent lifting and material handling.

Pay, Schedule & Benefits Pay:

• $20–$25/hr (DOE), overtime available.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday day shift (6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; Employee Assistance Program; referral program.
• How This Role Fits Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this position supports production flow, quality, and on-time shipments.
• Your work directly impacts customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Equal Opportunity R-Tech Tool & Machine is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

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