Industrial Painter

Job Title: Industrial Painter

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Industrial Painters to join a growing production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this hands-on role, you prepare, sandblast, and paint large equipment components and fabricated steel parts while meeting strict production, safety, and quality standards. You will work with industrial primers, paints, and protective coatings on large-scale industrial machinery and equipment, with steady work and regular overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heavy equipment components and fabricated metal parts for painting, including cleaning and surface preparation.
• Perform sandblasting operations to clean and prepare surfaces for coatings.
• Apply industrial primers, paints, and protective coatings using spray equipment such as conventional, HVLP, or airless systems.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards and coating specifications are met.
• Mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications to achieve proper color, viscosity, and performance.
• Mask and protect surfaces that do not require paint to prevent overspray and ensure clean lines.
• Maintain paint booths, blasting equipment, spray guns, and related tools in good working order.
• Follow safety procedures related to painting, sandblasting, hazardous materials handling, and respiratory protection.
• Perform touch-up work and rework as needed to correct defects and meet finishing standards.
• Assist in moving, staging, and handling large equipment components throughout the finishing and production process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with facility standards.
• Work overtime as needed to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of industrial painting and/or sandblasting experience preferred.
• Experience applying industrial coatings using conventional, HVLP (high volume low pressure), or airless spray systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial painting for machinery, paint preparation, and spray gun operation.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques and paint application processes for metal and fabricated steel structures.
• Ability to work with large fabricated steel structures, equipment, and machinery components safely and efficiently.
• Experience operating or working around blasting equipment and paint booth systems.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and manufacturing procedures accurately.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing, bending, lifting, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive painting experience is encouraged and considered highly relevant.
• Familiarity with industrial painting for heavy machinery and large-scale equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities while maintaining quality standards.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with production and quality teams.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, and long-term growth, including multiple medical and dental plan options, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

Work Environment

This role is based in a busy manufacturing and production facility focused on large-scale industrial machinery and fabricated steel components. You work primarily in paint booths and blasting areas, using spray guns, HVLP systems, airless sprayers, blasting equipment, and related finishing tools. The environment is physically demanding, requiring regular standing, bending, lifting, and the consistent use of required PPE such as respiratory protection and other safety gear. You collaborate closely with production and quality teams in a fast-paced setting where meeting schedules and customer deadlines is important, and overtime is regularly available to support workload demands. The standard shift runs from early morning until approximately 2:30 p.m., providing a structured daytime schedule.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sherwood, OR.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Sherwood,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.