Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter

Pay: Up to $32/hour | Day & Swing Shifts Available

Location: Portland, OR



About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Industrial Painters to join a growing team in Portland, OR. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, blasting, and painting structural steel for a variety of large-scale industrial and construction projects. If you have experience with sandblasting, airless spraying, and industrial coatings, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career with a well-established company that values safety, quality, and employee growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural steel surfaces through blasting, cleaning, and coating preparation.

• Perform sandblasting to remove rust, mill scale, and contaminants.

• Mix paints and coatings according to specifications.

• Apply industrial coatings using spray equipment, including airless spray systems.

• Assist with pre-paint and post-paint operations.

• Safely move and handle materials throughout the facility.

• Inspect finished work to ensure quality standards are met.

• Follow all safety procedures and company guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Industrial Painter, Sandblaster, or Coating Applicator.

• Experience with sandblasting and surface preparation.

• Knowledge of industrial paint systems and coating applications.

• Experience using airless spray equipment.

• Ability to mix coatings accurately and follow paint specifications.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with structural steel.

• Previous experience in a fabrication, heavy industrial, or construction setting.

• Familiarity with industrial paint operations and quality control standards.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive pay up to $32/hour

• Day and swing shift opportunities available

• Stable, long-term career opportunity

• Low turnover and strong company culture

• Merit-based pay growth and advancement opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

• Aflac Coverage Options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation Time with Unlimited Carryover

Work Environment

Work in a modern, 100,000-square-foot AISC-Certified Manufacturing Facility equipped with advanced fabrication, blasting, and painting operations. The facility supports large-scale structural steel and architectural projects, as well as national industrial and mining projects. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values craftsmanship, safety, and professional development.

Apply today to join a company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth in the industrial fabrication industry.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.