Painter

Perform industrial painting on wind turbine towers, including both interior and exterior surfaces of iron and steel structures. This role focuses on high-quality paint application, surface preparation, and production-oriented work, with spray painting and paint booth experience considered a strong advantage.

• Perform industrial painting on wind turbine towers, including interior and exterior surfaces of iron and steel structures.
• Prepare surfaces for painting through sanding, blasting, and other paint prep techniques to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
• Operate spray guns, paint sprayers, and related equipment to apply industrial coatings in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Work in paint booths and open industrial areas as required, following established procedures for safe and effective paint application.
• Carry out sandblasting and other blasting processes to clean and prepare metal surfaces prior to painting.
• Monitor paint quality, coverage, and finish, making adjustments to equipment and techniques as needed to meet production standards.
• Handle industrial paints and coatings safely, including mixing, thinning, and cleaning equipment according to guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper storage and disposal of paints, solvents, and blasting media.
• Follow all safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment while working in industrial indoor and outdoor environments.
• Collaborate with production teams to meet daily output goals and support efficient workflow in the painting and finishing process.

• Hands-on experience with industrial painting on metal structures such as iron and steel towers.
• Proficiency in paint preparation techniques, including blasting, sanding, and surface cleaning.
• Ability to operate spray guns, paint sprayers, and related industrial painting equipment.
• Experience working in paint booths and open industrial environments.
• Knowledge of industrial paint types and coatings and how to apply them safely and effectively.
• Capability to perform sandblasting and other blasting processes for surface preparation.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality finishes and consistent coverage.
• Ability to work in a production-focused environment and meet output and quality targets.

• Experience with both spray painting and booth painting in an industrial setting.
• Background in industrial paint prep, including sanding and surface conditioning.
• Comfort working on large-scale structures such as wind turbine towers.
• Familiarity with safe handling and storage of industrial paints, solvents, and blasting media.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in a very industrial environment.

Join a stable, growth-oriented organization that offers significant opportunities for professional development and advancement. Employees benefit from a strong focus on long-term career growth, as well as the chance to earn additional income through overtime. The company values reliability, craftsmanship, and teamwork, creating an environment where skilled tradespeople can build a rewarding and lasting career.

Work in a very industrial setting that includes both indoor and outdoor areas, focusing on painting the inside and outside of large iron and steel wind turbine towers. The role involves regular use of industrial painting equipment such as spray guns, paint booths, sandblasting tools, and paint sprayers in a production environment. Conditions may include varying temperatures, exposure to dust and paint fumes, and working around heavy materials and equipment, with appropriate protective gear required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pueblo, CO.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 & 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Pueblo,CO.

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

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.