Industrial Painter

Aerotek; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Aerotek in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare and finish industrial structures and enclosures with high-quality coatings. You will clean surfaces, apply primers, mix coatings, and spray with industrial equipment to deliver durable, uniform finishes. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork in a semi-automation job shop environment.

Typical schedule is four days with overtime potential; onsite and contract-to-hire. Monday-Thursday 5:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• 35 years of manufacturing or industrial painting experience.
• Proven industrial paint experience, including surface preparation and application of primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings.
• Hands-on experience with spray guns and related industrial painting equipment.
• Proficiency in sanding, grinding, and other mechanical preparation methods for metal or industrial surfaces.
• Ability to mix paints and coatings accurately to achieve required color, consistency, and finish.
• Experience with industrial paint prep processes in a job shop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to inspect painted surfaces and identify defects, imperfections, or areas requiring rework.
• Capability to perform routine maintenance on painting tools and equipment and identify equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sand, grind, and prepare surfaces to ensure adhesion of primers, paints, and coatings.
• Apply primers to a variety of industrial surfaces in accordance with specifications and project requirements.
• Mix paints and coatings to achieve the desired consistency, color, and finish, following product guidelines.
• Apply paints and coatings using spray guns, brushes, rollers, and specialized industrial painting equipment.
• Perform topcoating and final finishing work to deliver a high-quality, uniform appearance on all painted surfaces.
• Inspect completed work for defects, imperfections, or inconsistencies and perform touch-ups or corrections as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols, including the proper use of PPE and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Maintain painting tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance, and report any malfunctions or issues promptly.
• Support painting operations on industrial structure enclosures such as energy enclosures, rail enclosures, and power generator-style enclosures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and quality standards within a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Industrial painting experience

Surface preparation

Spray painting equipment

Safety procedures

PPE usage

Surface inspection

Tool maintenance

Tools

Spray guns

Sanding tools

Grinders

Powder coating equipment

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Painter

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing and finishing industrial structures and enclosures through high-quality painting and coating processes. You will clean and prepare surfaces, mix and apply paints and coatings using various tools and equipment, and ensure a durable, visually consistent finish. The position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and experience in industrial or manufacturing painting environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sand, grind, and prepare surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of primers, paints, and coatings.

• Apply primers to a variety of industrial surfaces in accordance with specifications and project requirements.

• Mix paints and coatings to achieve the desired consistency, color, and finish, following product guidelines.

• Apply paints and coatings using spray guns, brushes, rollers, and specialized industrial painting equipment.

• Perform topcoating and final finishing work to deliver a high-quality, uniform appearance on all painted surfaces.

• Inspect completed work for defects, imperfections, or inconsistencies and perform touch-ups or corrections as needed.

• Follow all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of hazardous materials.

• Maintain painting tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance, and report any malfunctions or issues promptly.

• Support painting operations on industrial structure enclosures such as energy enclosures, rail enclosures, and power generator-style enclosures.

• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and quality standards within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of manufacturing or industrial painting experience.

• Proven industrial paint experience, including surface preparation and application of primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings.

• Hands-on experience with spray guns and related industrial painting equipment.

• Proficiency in sanding, grinding, and other mechanical preparation methods for metal or industrial surfaces.

• Ability to mix paints and coatings accurately to achieve required color, consistency, and finish.

• Experience with industrial paint prep processes in a job shop or manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to inspect painted surfaces and identify defects, imperfections, or areas requiring rework.

• Capability to perform routine maintenance on painting tools and equipment and identify equipment issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aviation painting experience, particularly on aircraft or aerospace components.

• Autobody painting experience, including refinishing and repair work.

• Experience with sandblasting as part of surface preparation.

• Exposure to powder coating processes in an industrial setting.

• Experience in painting large industrial structures or enclosures, such as energy, rail, or power generator enclosures.

Why Work Here?

You will join a specialized job shop environment where each project offers variety and the opportunity to work on unique industrial enclosures. The schedule provides a consistent four-day workweek with the potential for additional overtime, supporting both stability and extra earning potential. The workplace emphasizes safety, quality craftsmanship, and teamwork, giving you the chance to apply and further develop your painting skills in a supportive, production-focused setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a semiclimate-controlled facility that is heated during the winter months, providing a more comfortable environment during colder seasons. You will work a Monday through Thursday schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime available on Fridays as needed. The setting is a job shop that builds industrial structure enclosures, including energy enclosures, rail-related enclosures, and power generator-style enclosures. You will regularly use spray guns, sanding tools, grinding equipment, and may work around sandblasting and powder coating operations. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and used consistently to ensure safe handling of paints, coatings, and related materials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

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.