Industrial Painter - Steel & Fabrication (Memphis)

Aerotek; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare and paint fabricated steel components in a heavy industrial setting. You will apply primers and coatings using professional spray equipment, ensuring high-quality finishes on structural steel and metal parts.

Responsibilities include surface prep, rust removal, masking, mixing coatings, spray application, inspection, and touch-ups, while maintaining equipment and safety in a fast-paced shop environment in Memphis, TN.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting within steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with steel/components painting using industrial methods.
• Familiarity with spray-painting equipment setup and operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel parts for painting per procedures.
• Surface prep: clean, sand, grind to ensure adhesion.
• Remove rust, mill scale, and contaminants from surfaces.
• Mask areas to protect cleanliness of finishes.
• Mix paints, primers, coatings per specs.
• Apply primers/coatings using spray equipment.
• Adjust spray settings for coverage and film thickness.
• Inspect finished work for runs or defects.
• Perform touch-ups to improve finish quality.
• Move and position components safely during painting.
• Maintain spray equipment and related tools.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface preparation

Spray equipment use

Rust removal

Quality inspection

Safe forklift awareness

Paint system familiarity

Hand tools adeptness

Tools

Spray guns

Hoses

Paint prep tools

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare and paint fabricated steel components in a heavy industrial setting. You will apply primers and coatings using professional spray equipment, ensuring high-quality finishes on structural steel and metal parts.

Responsibilities include surface prep, rust removal, masking, mixing coatings, spray application, inspection, and touch-ups, while maintaining equipment and safety in a fast-paced shop environment in Memphis, TN.