Painter And Body Work

This role focuses on industrial painting and body work for trailer units, including surface preparation, priming, and finishing using spray equipment in a paint booth environment. You will work on the first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and are expected to work overtime as needed. The position is well suited for individuals with experience in auto body shops, car mechanic environments, or industrial painting settings who are comfortable wearing protective gear and working with fresh air breathing apparatus systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trailer units for painting by thoroughly cleaning all areas using a shot blast gun and hose.
• Prime and paint all areas of the trailer unit using spray guns and paint guns, ensuring high-quality coverage and finish.
• Operate and maintain spray guns, paint guns, and other hand tools required for industrial painting and body work.
• Work inside a paint booth while wearing appropriate protective equipment, including hood and air suits and a fresh air breathing apparatus.
• Follow established painting and blasting procedures in the proper sequence to achieve consistent and durable finishes.
• Inspect surfaces before and after painting to ensure proper preparation, adhesion, and overall quality of the work.
• Perform basic polishing and finishing tasks to meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Use problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address issues related to paint application, equipment performance, and surface preparation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the paint booth and blasting area, in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with medical clearance requirements for fresh air breathing apparatus use.

• Ability to wear and work safely with a fresh air breathing apparatus for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a medical clearance required for using a fresh air breathing apparatus.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a hands-on, industrial or mechanical environment.
• Experience using spray guns and paint guns for industrial or auto body painting.
• Ability to perform industrial painting and blasting tasks, including surface preparation using shot blast equipment.
• Capability to work a first shift schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with overtime as required.
• Comfort working in a paint booth environment while wearing protective hood and air suits.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools used in painting, body work, and surface preparation.

• Preferred prior painting or blasting experience in an industrial, auto body, or similar environment.
• Background in an auto body shop, car mechanic atmosphere, or industrial finishing is highly beneficial.
• Experience with industrial painting processes, including paint prep, finishing, and polishing.
• Familiarity with operating in a paint booth and following standard operating procedures for coating applications.
• Ability to participate in and successfully complete an on-site interview and practical assessment, if required.

You will join a team that values hands-on craftsmanship, consistent quality, and pride in producing durable, well-finished trailer units. The role offers steady first-shift hours with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to increase your earnings while building specialized industrial painting and blasting experience. You will work with professional-grade equipment in an environment that emphasizes safety, proper training, and the use of high-quality tools and materials. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in industrial finishing while contributing directly to visible, high-impact products.

Work Environment

The work environment is an industrial production setting focused on painting and finishing trailer units. You will work primarily on the first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with overtime expected based on production needs. Daily tasks take place in and around a paint booth and blasting area, using technologies and equipment such as spray guns, paint guns, shot blast guns and hoses, and various hand tools for paint prep, finishing, polishing, and blasting. The role requires wearing protective hood and air suits as well as a fresh air breathing apparatus, and you must obtain medical clearance to use this equipment. The environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and safety-conscious, with clear procedures for surface preparation, priming, and painting to ensure consistent, high-quality finishes on all trailer units.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $27.40 - $27.40/hr.

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 Haleyville,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.