Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter

Job Description

This role focuses on painting the exterior and interior of industrial tanks and pressure vessels in a production-focused manufacturing environment. You will prepare surfaces, mix and apply thick film, chemical-resistant coatings using airless spray systems, brushes, and rollers, and ensure all work meets strict quality and inspection standards. The position requires working in an industrial setting with respirator use, including painting inside tanks and at height on scaffolding.

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Responsibilities

• Prepare tank and vessel surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, blasting, and other necessary prep work to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Mix paints, thinners, and chemical-resistant linings according to data sheets, following specified pot life, mix ratios, millage requirements, and recoat windows.
• Apply thick film, nonwater-based coatings using airless spray systems, as well as brush and roll techniques, to both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Read and interpret technical data sheets, identifying and applying critical information such as pot life, mix ratio, millage targets, and recoat parameters.
• Use inspection equipment to verify coating thickness and ensure millage targets and quality standards are consistently met.
• Understand and account for environmental factors, including dew point and other conditions, to prevent bubbling and ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Work with multiple types of paints, coatings, linings, and chemicals, including interior and exterior industrial coatings and chemical-resistant linings.
• Operate in various painting environments, including paint booths and open-air industrial paint shops, while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Enter tanks to spray interior surfaces and work on scaffolding to spray tops and elevated areas, adhering to all safety procedures.
• Use hand and power tools to perform final assembly work on tanks after painting is completed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper handling, storage, and cleanup of paints, thinners, and equipment.
• Follow production schedules and contribute to manufacturing output while meeting established quality and inspection standards.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of industrial painting and spraying experience.
• Proficiency with airless spray systems, spray guns, and spray painting techniques for thick film, nonwater-based coatings.
• Hands-on experience with multiple types of industrial paints, thinners, chemicals, and chemical-resistant linings.
• Strong knowledge of interior and exterior paints, coatings, and linings used in industrial applications.
• Ability to perform thorough surface preparation, including sanding, cleaning, blasting, and paint prep in production environments.
• Experience working in different painting environments, such as production, manufacturing, and paint booths.
• Understanding of environmental factors affecting paint application, including dew point and conditions that impact bubbling and adhesion.
• Ability to distinguish and understand WFG and DFG in the context of industrial painting and coatings.
• Competence in using inspection equipment to measure coating thickness and verify millage requirements.
• Experience working to defined quality standards, with painted work subject to inspection and quality control criteria.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data sheets and apply critical information such as pot life, mix ratio, millage requirements, and recoat windows.
• Comfort working in confined spaces inside tanks and at height on scaffolding, while following safety protocols.
• Ability to work in an industrial setting requiring the use of a respirator.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience painting industrial tanks or pressure vessels in a manufacturing production environment.
• Experience in using paint booths and open-air industrial paint shops.
• Familiarity with production workflows and meeting output targets in an industrial setting.
• Experience with sandblasting and other blasting methods as part of surface preparation.
• Skill in using hand tools and power tools for post-painting assembly work.
• Attention to detail and strong commitment to maintaining high-quality finishes.
• Ability to adapt to varying environmental conditions and materials while maintaining consistent results.

Why Work Here?

You will join a rapidly growing organization at an exciting stage, with clear plans to develop the site into a world-class facility over time. Team members typically receive a pay increase upon becoming permanent, along with two bonuses per year and an annual performance evaluation for potential raises. The company emphasizes long-term growth, providing opportunities for personal job development and advancement as the facility and operations continue to expand.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift role, typically Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Fridays usually scheduled as 8-hour days and overtime available on Saturdays. Work takes place in an outdoor, open-air paint shop with a roof and two open sides, as well as inside industrial tanks and on scaffolding. The position requires wearing a respirator and working comfortably in confined spaces, so candidates must not be claustrophobic. The environment is industrial and production-focused, involving regular use of spray equipment, inspection tools, and hand and power tools while adhering to safety procedures

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

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.