Industrial Painter / Sandblaster

Industrial Metal Fabrication – Newton, KS

$20.00–$36.00 per hour

Full-Time | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM | Three-Day Weekends

Build Your Career With Industrial Metal Fabrication

Are you an experienced Industrial Painter or Sandblaster looking for a stable career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a four-day work week?

Industrial Metal Fabrication is seeking a motivated Industrial Painter / Sandblaster to join our growing team in Newton, Kansas. You'll work on structural steel and custom fabricated products using professional blasting and coating equipment while being part of a company that values safety, quality craftsmanship, and teamwork.

If you take pride in producing high-quality work and want to grow your career with a company that invests in its employees, we'd like to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

$20.00–$36.00 per hour (based on experience)
Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
Three-day weekends every week
Overtime opportunities available
Company-paid employee health insurance
Dental insurance available
Company-paid life insurance
SIMPLE IRA with up to a 3% company match
Paid uniforms
$100 annual clothing allowance
Seven paid holidays
Paid vacation
Company-paid training and professional certifications
Opportunities for advancement

What You'll Do

As an Industrial Painter / Sandblaster, you'll prepare, blast, paint, inspect, and finish structural steel and fabricated products to customer specifications.

Daily responsibilities include:

Prepare steel surfaces through solvent cleaning, hand tools, power tools, and abrasive blasting
Apply industrial coatings using airless spray systems, conventional pressure pots, brushes, and rollers
Apply zinc, epoxy, enamel, and specialty industrial coatings
Read and interpret paint specifications, shop drawings, and manufacturer application instructions
Perform wet film thickness testing and quality inspections
Mix, reduce, and prepare coatings for application
Operate and maintain blasting equipment, paint booths, ventilation systems, and compressed air equipment
Inspect parts before and after painting to ensure quality standards are met
Coordinate completed work with Quality Control and Production
Move materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, or other material handling equipment
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Follow OSHA requirements and company safety procedures at all times

What We're Looking For

Required

Experience with industrial painting, blasting, or steel fabrication
Experience using airless spray equipment or conventional pressure pot systems
Ability to read work instructions and paint specifications
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including hot and cold conditions
Willingness to work overtime when needed

Preferred

1–2 years of industrial painting experience
Experience with structural steel
SSPC or NACE knowledge
Forklift or overhead crane experience
Technical certifications
High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, reaching, and frequent use of hands throughout the workday.

Employees must:

Lift up to 50 pounds
Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators (when required), and steel-toe boots
Work safely around industrial equipment and moving machinery

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee medical coverage paid 100% by the company
Dependent coverage available

Dental Insurance

Employee and family coverage available

Life Insurance

$25,000 company-paid policy
Optional additional coverage

Retirement

SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% company match

Paid Time Off

Seven paid holidays
80 hours of vacation after one year

Additional Benefits

Paid uniforms
$100 annual clothing allowance
Company-paid training and certifications
Career advancement opportunities

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a long-term career with competitive wages, excellent benefits, a four-day work week, and the opportunity to work with a respected steel fabrication company, we encourage you to apply today.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all employees.

About Us

We are a certified woman-owned, family-operated custom steel fabrication company based in Newton, Kansas. Since 2001, we have built a reputation for precision, consistency, and reliability.

Our mission is to provide precision steel fabrication with integrity and consistency while supporting our employees, investing in their growth, and maintaining a family-oriented culture built on respect and accountability. This approach drives long-term relationships with both our team and our customers.

Our operation runs out of a 92,000 sq. ft. facility on 12 acres, with a dedicated staging lot that allows us to handle projects of all sizes and complexity. We are not a production shop—every job is different. We solve problems, build to spec, and deliver quality work.

Our team is the foundation of our success. We expect accountability, attention to detail, and follow-through. In return, we provide steady work, a strong team environment, and the opportunity to build real skills.

How We Work

We operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two projects are the same. Success here comes down to ownership, problem-solving, and execution.

This is not a place to wait for direction. The people who do well step in, figure things out, and take responsibility for results.

What You Can Expect

Hands-On, Team-Driven Work
Everyone contributes. The team works together to get the job done right.
High Standards, No Shortcuts
Quality matters. Attention to detail and accountability are expected.
Variety of Work
This is a custom shop. Projects change, and the work requires skill and adaptability.
Direct Communication
Expectations are clear. Problems are addressed and solved.
Respect Through Work Ethic
Performance matters more than title. Show up, work hard, and you’ll be respected.

What We Value

Self-Starters – Stay productive without constant direction
Problem Solvers – Identify issues and fix them
Accountability – Own your work from start to finish
Craftsmanship – Take pride in the final product
Reliability – Be consistent and dependable

Who Will Thrive Here

People who like working with their hands and seeing results
Individuals who take pride in building something from start to finish
Those who prefer a fast-paced, no-nonsense environment
Employees who want to grow their skills and take on more responsibility

Who Won’t Be a Fit

Those who need constant supervision
People who cut corners or sacrifice quality
Individuals who avoid accountability or teamwork

Bottom Line

We are a working shop with high standards. If you take ownership, solve problems, and follow through, you will do well here.

Open Positions

Remote Only

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
- Employee coverage paid in full
- Dependent coverage available (employee contribution)
Dental Insurance
- Coverage available for employee and family
Life Insurance
- $25,000 company-paid life insurance
- Optional additional coverage available
Retirement
- Simple IRA with up to 3% company match
Paid Time Off
- 7 paid holidays
- 80 hours of vacation after 1 year of service
Additional Benefits
- $100 annual clothing allowance
- Paid uniforms

Industrial Painter