Industrial Painter

Job Title: Industrial Painter Job Description This Industrial Painter role focuses on preparing and finishing metal components and equipment with high-quality industrial coatings in a manufacturing environment. You will work on a variety of products such as pumps, compressors, fabricated parts, and other equipment, ensuring each item meets strict quality, safety, and production standards. Responsibilities Prepare metal surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and degreasing components. Mix and prepare primers, paints, epoxies, and industrial coatings according to specified formulas and instructions. Apply coatings to pumps, compressors, fabricated parts, and equipment using spray guns and other painting equipment. Inspect painted surfaces for quality, coverage, color consistency, and overall finish, making adjustments as needed. Perform touch-ups and corrections to ensure products meet customer and company quality standards. Move materials and components safely throughout the production area to support workflow. Maintain paint booth equipment, spray guns, and work areas in clean and proper working condition. Follow production schedules and job travelers to ensure on-time completion of painting assignments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to all safety, environmental, and OSHA standards. Collaborate with production, welding, machining, and assembly teams to support overall workflow and customer delivery requirements. Essential Skills Previous experience in industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or equipment painting. Proficiency using spray painting equipment, spray guns, and related tools. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work. Ability to read and follow work instructions, paint specifications, and safety procedures. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods. Experience with paint preparation, including sanding, masking, and surface cleaning. Hands‑on experience working in or around paint booths and industrial painting environments. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience painting industrial pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, or heavy equipment. Familiarity with epoxy, urethane, and corrosion-resistant coating systems. Experience with surface preparation methods such as sandblasting or media blasting. Forklift certification or experience operating forklifts. Experience operating overhead cranes. Familiarity with coating thickness gauges and quality inspection processes. Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand manufacturing drawings or specifications. Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices. Welding, fabrication, or general manufacturing. Experience with auto body painting, powder coating, and industrial coating applications. Why Work Here? You will join a company that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial goals. Paid time off is provided to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages professional growth and offers opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career within a stable and supportive environment. Work Environment This role is based in Struthers, OH, in an industrial manufacturing facility. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 90‑day assignment duration. You will work in and around paint booths, spray guns, sandblasting or media blasting equipment, and other industrial painting tools. The environment involves standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving materials throughout the production area. Safety is a priority, and you will use required personal protective equipment (PPE) while adhering to all safety, environmental, and OSHA standards. You will collaborate closely with welding, machining, and assembly teams in a hands‑on, production‑focused setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Youngstown, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Youngstown,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aerotek