Industrial Painter

Job Title: Industrial Painter

Job Description

As an Industrial Painter, you will bring your expertise in surface preparation, epoxy mixing, and equipment maintenance to ensure high-quality finishes on structural steel, machinery, and other fabricated surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces using solvent cleaning, grinding, or power-tool cleaning techniques.

• Mix and apply two-part epoxy systems accurately by volume or weight.

• Operate and maintain spray equipment, including airless, HVLP, and pressure pot systems, ensuring safe setup and routine cleaning.

• Perform quality control checks, including measuring wet and dry film thickness and conducting visual inspections for defects.

• Document batch numbers, mix ratios, and application parameters for quality assurance.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including the safe handling of epoxies, solvents, and thinners, and adherence to OSHA standards.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in solvent surface preparation and understanding of cleanliness standards.

• Knowledge of epoxy chemistry basics, including curing mechanisms and environmental limitations.

• Experience in applying coatings using various methods such as airless spray and conventional spray.

• Ability to troubleshoot common spray issues and conduct quality control checks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with topcoats like polyurethane and polysiloxane.

• Experience in industrial painting, particularly with structural steel, tanks, machinery, or equipment.

• Knowledge of safety and compliance measures, including respirator fit testing and waste disposal regulations.

Why Work Here?

Join a large national employer offering steady work and strong benefits. Enjoy a set schedule and opportunities for advancement in a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

Work in a shop/manufacturing setting, primarily in a paint booth, to prep, paint, and finish components for industrial machines. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Liverpool, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Liverpool,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.