Industrial Painter / Sandblaster

Aerotek; Albuquerque (NM); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Résumé du poste

Aerotek is hiring a Painter for an onsite, contract-to-hire role in Albuquerque, NM. The position focuses on painting and blasting procedures for tanks, trailers, and structures, requiring surface prep, color matching, and finishing coatings to meet safety and quality standards.

The role involves operating spray guns and sandblasters, performing touch-ups, and ensuring proper cleanliness and tool handling. Expect 2+ years of painting experience and a strong safety mindset in outdoor industrial

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial or industrial painting.
• Knowledge of industrial painting equipment, tools, and spray systems.
• Ability to 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.

Responsabilités

• Complete painting and blasting procedures for mobile water tanks, trailers, dump bodies, stationary structures, and piece work according to 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.

Connaissances

Industrial painting

Spray equipment

Surface prep

Color matching

Safety procedures

Outdoor work

Outils

Spray guns

Sandblasters

Description du poste

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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albuquerque, NM.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Albuquerque,NM.

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.

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.