Painter

Industrial Painter – Job Description

Industrial Painter responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing metal and structural surfaces in industrial environments to protect against corrosion, wear, and environmental damage while meeting quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, blasting, sanding, grinding, masking, and degreasing steel, aluminum, and other substrates.
• Apply industrial coatings including epoxy, urethane, enamel, primer, and protective finishes using spray, roll, and brush techniques.
• Mix paints, coatings, and solvents according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements.
• Operate and maintain painting equipment such as airless sprayers, conventional spray guns, compressors, and blast equipment.
• Perform touch‑up and repair of existing coatings to maintain surface integrity and appearance.
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper coating thickness, adhesion, coverage, and finish quality.
• Follow OSHA, MSDS/SDS, and company safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and confined‑space protocols.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and coating specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly store paints, chemicals, and equipment.
• Work independently or as part of a team in indoor and outdoor industrial environments, including elevated platforms or tight spaces.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial painting or coating applications preferred
• Knowledge of surface prep methods and coating systems
• Familiarity with safety regulations and hazardous materials handling
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work in physically demanding conditions
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, or weekends if required

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tuscaloosa,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.

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