Industrial Painter

Job Title: Industrial Painter Job Description
As an Industrial Painter, you will prepare surfaces and structures for coverage with paint, laminate, rubber, or other materials. You will apply coatings to specifications and complete detailed special applications as appropriate to meet surface and final product requirements.
Responsibilities

• Spray and apply coatings using hand-held application tools.
• Clean or prepare interior and exterior product surfaces using hand tools.
• Train in surface preparation through the blast process.
• Operate conventional and airless spray equipment to apply industrial finishes on metal and other types of surfaces.
• Prepare and respray surfaces that do not meet customer specifications and standards.
• Train fellow employees in painting techniques and equipment use.
• Repair paint equipment, including replacing tips, hoses, and pump filters.
• Inspect work to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Complete quality and production documents accurately.
• Assist in completing all tasks to meet deadlines.
• Maintain attendance within acceptable standards.

Essential Skills

• Painting and paint preparation.
• Industrial painting using spray guns.
• Blasting and heavy-duty surface preparation.
• Specialized coating application.
• Strict safety compliance to protect large-scale infrastructure and equipment.
• Mechanical assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience of 3 years in industrial painting.
• Ability to operate plural component pumps, wet film gauge, and environmental gauges.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Team player with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, dependability, and punctuality.
• Interest and aptitude for technology.

Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and pharmacy plans, dental and vision coverage, and critical illness insurance. Our company supports flexible spending accounts and provides company-paid life and AD&D insurance. Employees can take advantage of voluntary life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) with company match, short-term and voluntary long-term disability options, and an employee assistance program.
Work Environment
The work environment includes plant, warehouse, production, non-production areas, and plant grounds. This position may require work beyond normal hours, including shifts on weekends and holidays. Employees must be able to tolerate both high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 6am to 6pm, with overtime required. Our company is committed to activating the potential of our people, caring for our customers, optimizing operations, and integrating sustainability into our daily practices and long-term strategy.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belen, NM.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.25 - $19.25/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belen, NM.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Belen,NM.

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.