Blaster/ Painter

Blaster/ Painter
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Blaster/ Painter for a company located at the Port of Tampa, FL. The role focuses on preparing vessel surfaces and applying protective coatings to ensure durability and compliance with marine standards.

Pay Rate
Based on experience

Blaster/ Painter Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare ship surfaces for coating by cleaning, grinding, and performing abrasive blasting.

• Mix, match, and apply paints and protective coatings to a variety of vessel surfaces.

• Operate spray equipment, rollers, and brushes to achieve the required coating thickness and finish.

• Comply with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to blasting and painting activities.

• Inspect, maintain, and properly use blasting and painting equipment while ensuring work meets quality specifications.

Blaster/ Painter Qualifications and Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in blasting and painting within marine or industrial environments.

• Extensive experience in surface preparation and coating application, preferably in maritime or comparable industrial settings.

• Strong knowledge of coating materials, paint mixing, color matching, and application methods.

• Understanding of safety procedures and regulations for handling hazardous materials.

• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

• Able to obtain a TWIC card and pass a fitness-for-duty exam

Job Type
Full-time, Contract

Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsTampa@apstemps.com, or call us at 813.888.7508 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at

Automation Personnel Services Tampa Branch
3918 West Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer
APSTampa