Paint Sandblasting Supervisor

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Epsilon is a leader in the Off‑Site Construction (OSC) industry, delivering mechanical/electrical‑centric systems in a modular, prefabricated form, optimized for a streamlined on‑site completion by us or others.

The Paint & Sandblast Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all surface preparation and coating operations to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and production schedules. This role leads the paint and blast team, maintains equipment readiness, enforces safety and environmental controls, and ensures finished products meet customer and code requirements.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in industrial painting and abrasive blasting operations.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

• Supervise all sandblasting, surface preparation, and painting activities.
• Ensure proper surface prep (SSPC/NACE standards as applicable) prior to coating.
• Verify correct coating systems, mil thickness, cure times, and application methods.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work to prevent rework and quality issues.
• Coordinate sequencing with fabrication, welding, and assembly teams.

• Lead, train, and manage paint and blast personnel.
• Assign daily work, set priorities, and monitor productivity.
• Hold team accountable for workmanship, housekeeping, and safety.
• Address performance issues and recommend corrective actions as needed.

• Enforce all safety procedures related to blasting media, coatings, ventilation, PPE, and confined spaces.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Maintain proper handling, storage, and disposal of paints, solvents, and blasting materials.

• Ensure blasting and painting equipment is maintained, calibrated, and ready for use.
• Monitor inventory of coatings, abrasives, and consumables.
• Coordinate with materials and maintenance teams to prevent downtime.

• Review and follow project specifications, coating procedures, and customer requirements.
• Complete required inspection records, batch logs, and production reports.
• Communicate issues early—surface defects, material shortages, or schedule risks—before they impact downstream work.

• Strong understanding of industrial coating systems and abrasive blasting methods.
• Familiarity with SSPC/NACE standards and coating inspection practices.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and coating data sheets.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a high standard for finish quality.

• Ability to work in industrial shop environments.
• Exposure to noise, dust, coatings, and blasting media (PPE required).
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb as required during inspections.

• Deliver high‑quality, code‑compliant coatings with minimal rework.
• Maintain safe, clean, and efficient paint and blast operations.
• Meet production schedules while protecting downstream processes.
• Take ownership of the department’s performance, quality, and safety.

Offers are contingent upon passing all background and drug screen. Epsilon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace of diversity and inclusion. Epsilon encourages applications from all candidates that represent the full range of communities across USA. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law.

Accommodations are available upon request, for all aspects of the recruiting process and thereafter.