Painter/Blaster The Painter/Blaster is responsible for preparing and coating various surfaces of equipment used in oil field operations to ensure the highest quality and durability. This role involves the application of protective coatings and the operation of abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, contaminants, and previous coatings. Job Identification 1001627 Posting Date 07/29/2026, 06:04 PMDegree Level High School Graduate Job Schedule Full time Locations 14703 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX, 77354, USResponsibilitiesFollow all workplace safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of tools and equipment within a MFG facility which produces large, industrial Oil & Gas drilling equipment. Mask and cover components not to be painted or blasted. Perform abrasive blasting (sandblasting) on metal surfaces to remove scale, rust, contaminants, and previous coatings as directed per established specifications. Mix and prepare paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements. Inspect surfaces before and after painting to ensure proper surface preparation and coating application. Apply industrial-grade primers, paints, and coatings using spray equipment guns, and other appropriate tools. Operate, clean, and maintain painting and blasting equipment in good working condition. Maintain a clean and organized work environment utilizing Lean Manufacturing (5S) principles. Measures thickness of paint applied to objects and completes inspection forms as required. Work overtime and/or weekend as required. Other duties may be assigned by Team Leader or Manager.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3+ years related experience is required. Fluent in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with situations involving limited instructions or lack of direct leadership. Valid Driver's License or I.D.Equal Opportunity Employer Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.
