Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Painter Job Description

This role focuses on preparing and painting steel beams and bridge components using industrial painting techniques. You will blast, sand, and coat metal surfaces, ensuring high-quality finishes that meet production and safety standards in a fabrication environment.

• Prepare steel beams, bridge components, and other metal parts for painting by blasting and sanding surfaces to specified standards.
• Operate spray guns and pressure pot guns to apply liquid-based paints, coatings, and finishes on metal and steel components.
• Mix paints, hardeners, and coatings accurately according to manufacturer specifications to achieve correct color, viscosity, and durability.
• Perform powder coating and liquid-based painting on fabrication projects, ensuring consistent coverage and proper curing.
• Set up, operate, and maintain paint booths, spray equipment, and related tools to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect surfaces before and after painting to verify proper preparation, coverage, and overall finish quality.
• Apply industrial coatings and protective layers to metal parts to enhance durability and corrosion resistance.
• Follow established processes for paint prep, including cleaning, masking, and organizing parts prior to coating.
• Handle and store paints, coatings, and chemicals safely, adhering to all workplace safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including blasting, sanding, and painting stations, to support efficient workflow.
• Collaborate with team members in the fabrication environment to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
• Document work as required, including tracking parts, batches, and coatings applied to support quality and traceability.

• 1–4 years of experience performing industrial painting on metal or steel components.
• 1–4 years of experience prepping and blasting metal or steel, including sanding and surface preparation.
• 1–4 years of experience mixing paints and hardeners for industrial applications.
• 1–4 years of experience working industrially on fabrication projects involving painting and coatings.
• Proficiency using spray guns and pressure pot guns for applying industrial coatings.
• Hands-on experience with sanding and blasting metals or parts as part of paint preparation.
• Experience performing powder coating and liquid-based painting in an industrial setting.
• Ability to work safely in a paint booth environment, including handling paint sprayers, paint guns, and coatings.
• Knowledge of industrial painting processes, including paint prep, coating application, and curing.
• Attention to detail to ensure consistent, high-quality finishes on metal and steel components.

• Experience working on steel beams, bridge components, or similar structural metal projects.
• Familiarity with using various industrial painting tools such as paint sprayers, paint guns, and coating equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions related to paint mixing, application, and safety procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple parts and projects in a fabrication environment.
• Capability to work effectively in a production-focused setting with defined quality and timeline expectations.

The company offers a supportive environment that rewards reliability and performance, including a weekly attendance bonus and structured benefits. You receive guaranteed hours each week, providing consistent and predictable income. Regular evaluations twice a year create clear opportunities for advancement and leadership roles for those who perform well. This structure allows you to develop your skills, grow your career, and be recognized for your contributions.

The role is based in an industrial fabrication setting that focuses on steel beams, bridge components, and other metal parts. You will work in areas equipped with blasting stations, sanding equipment, paint booths, spray guns, pressure pot guns, and powder coating systems. The environment involves hands-on, physical work with paints, coatings, and metal components, following established safety procedures and using appropriate protective equipment. Work is structured around guaranteed weekly hours, with consistent schedules that support production needs and allow you to plan your time reliably.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cordova, AL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 fully onsite position in Cordova,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.