Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter

Job Description

This role focuses on applying high-performance coatings to the interior and exterior of industrial tanks and pressure vessels in a production environment. You will prepare surfaces, mix coatings, and apply thick-film, non-water-based paints and chemical-resistant linings using airless spray systems, as well as brush and roll techniques. You will work both inside confined spaces and at height on scaffolding, ensuring all work meets strict quality and inspection standards.

If interested with relevant experience please text Jay with Aerotek Aviation and upload/send updated resume. Text Jay @ 850 208 6567

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of industrial painting and spraying experience in production, manufacturing, and other industrial environments.
• Proficiency with airless spray systems, including setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with thick-film coatings and multiple types of paint chemicals, including chemical-resistant linings.
• Strong knowledge of interior and exterior paints, coatings, and linings, including their appropriate use and application methods.
• Experience working in paint booths and industrial painting settings, including sanding, cleaning, blasting, and sandblasting.
• Ability to perform spray painting using spray guns, as well as brush and roll techniques, to achieve high-quality finishes.
• Understanding of environmental factors that affect coating performance, including dew point and its impact on bubbling and adhesion.
• Knowledge of the difference between WFG and DFG and how these factors influence painting conditions and results.
• Ability to read and understand data sheets, including key details such as pot life, mix ratio, millage requirements, and recoat windows.
• Experience using inspection equipment to verify coating thickness and millage against specified standards.
• Prior experience working to defined quality standards where finished work is inspected and measured against those standards.
• Capability to work safely while wearing a respirator and performing tasks in confined spaces and at heights.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience painting in multiple environments beyond a single production or manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with production-based manufacturing operations involving industrial tanks or similar large structures.
• Comfort using a variety of hand and power tools for final assembly and finishing tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a growing, production-focused facility.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality results.

Why Work Here?

You will join a facility that is experiencing rapid growth and is committed to evolving into a world-class operation over time. The organization offers clear opportunities for personal job growth, including the potential for a pay increase upon becoming a permanent employee, regular annual evaluations for raises, and two bonuses per year. You will work in an environment that values continuous improvement, long-term investment in the site, and recognition of individual contributions.

Work Environment

Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

OT on Saturdays

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Jacksonville,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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.