Painter / Sand Blaster

Aerotek; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Painter / Sand Blaster for an on-site role in Lexington, KY. You will perform industrial painting and sandblasting, prep surfaces, and assist multiple departments while complying with safety protocols.

Hired candidates will work a Monday-Thursday training schedule before transitioning to Friday-Sunday shifts. Salary ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour with weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience painting with industrial gun and pot system.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs repeatedly.
• Comfort using hand tools and protective gear.

Responsibilities

• Paint with a gun and pot system to meet quality and production standards.
• Perform sandblasting per safety and process guidelines.
• Prepare surfaces for painting (sanding, cleaning).
• Handle repetitive lifting of materials up to 40 lbs.
• Complete light assembly tasks as part of production.
• Operate forklift after certification.

Job description

Job Title: Painter / Sand Blaster

Job Description

This role performs industrial painting and sandblasting using a gun and pot system, supports light assembly and cleaning tasks, and assists multiple departments as needed. You will work with hand tools and industrial equipment, handle materials up to 40 lbs repeatedly, and follow strict safety procedures, including the use of respirators and protective suits.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial painting using a gun and pot system to meet quality and production standards.
• Carry out sandblasting operations in accordance with safety and process guidelines.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, cleaning, and other paint prep activities.
• Handle repetitive lifting of materials and components up to 40 lbs throughout the shift.
• Complete light assembly tasks as part of the production process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by performing regular cleaning duties.
• Operate or learn to operate a forklift after completing certification provided by the employer.
• Use hand tools safely and effectively to support painting, blasting, and assembly work.
• Move between different departments and work areas as needed to support production demands.
• Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of respirators, hooded paint suits, and sandblast suits.
• Comply with OSHA-related requirements, including passing a physical and completing required questionnaires.
• Participate in training on a MondayThursday schedule and then transition to working regular FridaySunday shifts.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience painting with an industrial gun and pot system.
• Ability to perform industrial painting and sandblasting tasks safely and accurately.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs repeatedly during the workday.
• Ability to work confidently with hands and a variety of hand tools.
• Willingness to wear a respirator, hooded paint suit, and sandblast suit for extended periods.
• Ability to pass an OSHA physical and complete required safety questionnaires.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification and operate a forklift after training.
• Flexibility to move between departments and support different production areas as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting environments is highly beneficial.
• Background in paint preparation, including sanding and surface cleaning.
• Familiarity with industrial blasting and related safety practices.
• Comfort working in a production or manufacturing setting with repetitive tasks.
• Openness to structured training on weekday shifts before moving to a weekend schedule.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that invests in hands-on training and provides opportunities to expand your skills across multiple departments. The role offers employer-supported certifications, including forklift training, and emphasizes a strong safety culture with clear procedures and protective equipment. You will benefit from a consistent schedule, the chance to develop specialized industrial painting and sandblasting expertise, and the stability of working within a well-organized production environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in an industrial production setting that involves painting, sandblasting, and light assembly work. You will use spray guns, pot systems, sandblasting equipment, sanding tools, and other hand tools, and may operate a forklift after certification. Training takes place on a MondayThursday schedule, after which you will primarily work Friday through Sunday. The environment requires adherence to strict safety standards, including passing an OSHA physical and following all safety protocols. Personal protective equipment such as respirators, hooded paint suits, and sandblast suits is required and worn regularly while performing painting and blasting tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00/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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.