Industrial Painter & Sandblaster — Heavy Equipment Coatings

Aerotek; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Industrial painting

Spray equipment

Surface prep

Color matching

Safety procedures

Outdoor work

Tools

Spray guns

Sandblasters

Job description

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