Blasting and Painting Technician

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out abrasive blasting and industrial painting of valves.
• Maintain workshop equipment and handle housekeeping duties.
• Perform paint touch-up and preservation before dispatch.
• Measure Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT).
• Mix paint correctly and apply primer and topcoat.
• Prepare valve surfaces by abrasive blasting and masking.

Educational Qualifications and Certifications

• OND or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Welding and Fabrication, or a related discipline is an advantage.
• Candidates should have a background in industrial valve blasting and painting, protective coatings, or automotive spray painting, with practical experience in surface preparation, paint application, and finishing.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, or Automotive sectors is preferred. Target sectors include Oil and Gas, Automotive, and Power.
• Candidates with O-Level qualifications who possess relevant practical experience in abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and industrial or automotive painting are encouraged to apply.
• Trade Test, Vocational Training, or certification in Industrial Blasting and Painting or Automotive Spray Painting is an added advantage.

Desired Personality Traits:

• Safety conscious, disciplined, hands-on, detail-oriented, team player, and willing to learn.

Core Competencies:

• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Surface preparation and abrasive blasting.
• Industrial and/or automotive spray painting.
• Operation of appropriate blasting and painting tools and equipment.
• Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurement.
• Interpretation of paint specifications and work instructions.
• Documentation, teamwork, and strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) awareness.
• Paint mixing and coating application.

Non-Negotiable Criteria:

• Strong HSE attitude and safe work practices.
• Proven industrial valve blasting and painting or automotive spray-painting experience.
• Good communication, teamwork, and housekeeping skills.
• Ability to read and understand paint specifications and work instructions.
• Competence in abrasive blasting, surface preparation, paint application, and WFT/DFT measurement.

Salary and Benefits

• Monthly Salary: NGN 450,000
• Benefits: Pension, HMO, Leave, Offshore allowance (where applicable), First Year accommodation, Training, and Career Development.