Industrial Painter

Job Title: Painter
Job Description
This role focuses on completing painting and blasting procedures for a variety of products, including mobile water tanks, trailers, dump bodies, stationary structures, and individual components. You prepare surfaces, mix and adjust paints to match specified or original colors, and apply coatings that meet quality, safety, and durability standards in a demanding industrial environment.
Responsibilities

• Complete painting and blasting procedures for mobile water tanks, trailers, dump bodies, stationary structures, and piece work according to established specifications and quality standards.
• Prepare surfaces for paint application by removing grease, dirt, old paint, and rust using abrasives, solvents, brushes, washing tanks, or sandblasting equipment.
• Match paint colors to specifications or original colors and mix, stir, and thin paints using spatulas or mixing equipment to achieve proper consistency.
• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles, pressure, and paint mixtures to ensure correct paint flow, coverage, and coating thickness.
• Apply primers and finish coats to industrial equipment and structures, ensuring even application and adherence to safety and quality requirements.
• Use industrial painting tools and equipment safely and efficiently, including spray guns, sandblasters, and related machinery.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects, runs, or insufficient coverage and perform touch-ups or rework as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of paints, solvents, and other materials.
• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of ear protection when working near loud machinery and adherence to guidelines for working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as standing, bending, and climbing for extended periods to access all areas of the products being painted.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in commercial or industrial painting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial painting equipment, tools, and spray systems.
• Ability to perform priming and finish application on a variety of industrial products and structures.
• Ability to properly prepare surfaces using abrasives, solvents, brushes, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
• Skill in mixing, stirring, and thinning paints to match specified or original colors and achieve proper consistency.
• Ability to adjust spray gun nozzles and paint mixtures to ensure proper paint flow and coating thickness.
• Knowledge of water-based painting processes and materials.
• Capability to stand, bend, and climb for long periods while performing painting tasks.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify and correct paint defects or inconsistencies.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in outdoor industrial environments such as construction or mining applications.
• Familiarity with painting large equipment, trailers, tanks, and structural components.
• Ability to work long shifts on a weekend-based schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM).
• Comfort working in varying weather conditions, including cold, hot, or wet environments.
• Strong work ethic and ability to contribute to a close-knit, hard-working team culture.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albuquerque, NM.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Albuquerque,NM.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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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.