Industrial Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Painter

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing, finishing, and protecting a wide range of metal components using industrial painting techniques and equipment. You will work with aluminum, ferrous metals, stainless steel, and other materials, applying coatings that meet strict specification and Mil Spec requirements. The position involves operating spray systems, mixing coatings, maintaining a clean and safe paint environment, and contributing to an efficient, quality-focused production process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint a variety of surfaces including aluminum, ferrous metals, stainless steel, and other specified materials, ensuring proper protection, priming, and finish coatings to meet Mil Spec and production requirements.
• Apply industrial coatings using pressure pot spray systems and spray guns, including enamel, acrylic, and epoxy, to manufactured products for protective and aesthetic finishes.
• Select, mix, and tint coating paints to the desired color and consistency, including mixing two-part epoxy and 1:1 ratio paints, and set up, clean, and adjust spray equipment for optimal performance.
• Assist in rigging and safely moving large components and assemblies to facilitate proper access and coverage during the industrial coating process.
• Perform metal surface preparation using techniques such as sanding, media blasting, chemical etching, and degreasing to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
• Read and interpret production information and specification details, then organize and execute painting tasks to meet required standards, deadlines, and quality expectations.
• Maintain the paint mix room and paint booth in a clean, organized, and compliant condition, following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Manage inventory for painting operations, monitor material usage, and order supplies as needed to support continuous production.
• Serve as a department lead for painting operations when required, reporting status into production, managing workflow autonomously, and coordinating tasks to keep jobs on schedule.
• Measure and calculate paint coverage and film thickness to ensure coatings meet specified requirements and quality standards.
• Perform paint preparation activities such as masking, sanding, cleaning, and staging parts to optimize efficiency and finish quality.
• Collaborate with a motivated production crew, communicate effectively with team members, and contribute to a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on industrial painting experience with steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and other ferrous metals.
• Proficiency using pressure pot spray systems and spray guns for applying protective coatings.
• Ability to mix coatings accurately, including 1:1 ratio paints and two-part epoxy systems.
• Knowledge of metal surface preparation techniques such as sanding, media blasting, chemical etching, and degreasing.
• Capability to read and assess production information and specification details to determine required coating processes.
• Experience working in and maintaining a paint booth and paint mix room in accordance with safety policies.
• Skill in calculating and verifying paint coverage and film thickness to meet specification requirements.
• Strong organizational skills to complete tasks efficiently, to the correct standard, and within required time frames.
• Ability to manage painting workflow autonomously and report status to production teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to consistent, high-quality finishes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience with pressure pot spray systems is a plus but not required.
• Experience with metals preparation, including cleaning, sanding, and masking, is highly beneficial.
• Industrial painting within a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Comfort working as a department lead or head, coordinating tasks and supporting team productivity.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a motivated crew that values teamwork and mutual development.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly stable organization with a long track record of steady operations, even through challenging economic periods. The facility is extremely clean and well organized, with modern tooling and a strong focus on safety and quality. You will work alongside a friendly, motivated team that believes in teamwork, supports each other’s growth, and invests in employee development. The culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term stability, offering a work environment where you can build skills and enjoy a reliable, supportive workplace.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean and organized machine shop that produces power manifolds for the hydraulic and dam power industry. You will primarily work in the paint department and inside the paint booth, using industrial spray equipment, pressure pot systems, and related tools. The shop features new, well-maintained tooling and a motivated crew that values teamwork and helping one another improve. The environment is structured, safety-conscious, and focused on high-quality output, providing a stable setting where production continues reliably even during broader economic downturns.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.