Industrial Painter: Enclosures & Coatings Expert

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

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.