Painter

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring

Job Title: Industrial Painter / Blaster

Location: Ontario, OH

Shift: Monday - Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay Rate: $21.39 / hour

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Industrial Painter / Blaster to join our team in Ontario, OH. This full-time role focuses on surface preparation and applying protective coatings (paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer) to interior/exterior surfaces, trimmings, fixtures, and metal components.

You will work closely with a supportive team in an industrial environment, starting primarily in the blast booth and expanding into full paint application as your training progresses. No prior experience is required-we will train the right candidate who brings a strong work ethic, physical resilience, and a commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation & Blasting: Work extensively in the blast booth using abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, old paint, and debris from metal parts and structures.
• Coating Application: Apply protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to buildings, structures, trimmings, and equipment based on job specifications.
• Manual Surface Prep: Smooth surfaces using sandpaper, wire brushes, steel wool, scrapers, or chemical paint removers prior to coating.
• Work Order Adherence: Read work orders and follow detailed instructions from supervisors or site leads to ensure precise quality standards.
• Safety & PPE Compliance: Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a full-body enclosed suit with supplied air while operating inside the blast booth.

Training & Workflow Progression

• You will begin full-time in the blast booth to master surface prep techniques and high-pressure media handling.
• As training advances, you will transition into painting operations, with the long-term goal of balancing your duties so that no more than 50% of your time is spent in the blast booth.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
• Physically demanding work requiring continuous manual control of high-pressure blasting hoses with heavy air and media flow.
• Mandatory use of a full-body enclosed suit with supplied fresh air in the blast booth.

What We're Looking For (Top Skills)

• Resilience: Ability to handle a physically demanding industrial environment with a positive, grit-focused mindset.
• Communication: Open communication with leadership and teammates-if a task is tough or equipment needs adjusting, speak up and ask for help.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork mindset; blast booth and coating operations are multi-person, team-driven workflows.
• Dependability: Punctual, safety-minded, and eager to learn new skilled trade processes.

Benefits & Schedule Notes

• Regular full-time hours (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, M-F).
• Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available during end-of-month or end-of-quarter production pushes.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training program provided.

Pay Details: $21.39 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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