Industrial Painter/Sandblaster (Paint Booth & Blast Booth Operator)
Industrial Painter/Sandblaster (Paint Booth & Blast Booth Operator)
Company: R-Tech Tool & Machine
Location: Wamego, KS (onsite)
Reports To: Plant 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.
Ready to apply? Please submit a resume or detailed work history.