Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

**Job Title: Industrial Painter**

**Job Description**

As an Industrial Painter, you will play a crucial role in preparing, applying, and maintaining high-quality coatings on various surfaces. You will be responsible for both sandblasting and painting tasks, ensuring that all surfaces are adequately prepared and coated according to project specifications. This position requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

**Responsibilities**

+ Develop a daily work plan, prioritizing tasks and organizing resources for sandblasting projects.

+ Maintain a clean and organized blast bay, including closing curtains and clearing obstructions.

+ Conduct daily cleaning of the blast booth to meet Air Quality Department inspection standards.

+ Perform regular inspections and maintenance of sandblasting equipment, troubleshooting and coordinating repairs as necessary.

+ Understand and adhere to specific job requirements, accurately sandblasting designated parts.

+ Maintain precise records of piece counts and time spent on each job for project management and billing purposes.

+ Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and relevant personnel to ensure smooth project execution.

+ Use a wet film thickness gauge for coating applications.

+ Inspect and prepare surfaces by removing old paint, dirt, or debris, and repairing imperfections.

+ Mix and apply primer, paint, and coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.

+ Monitor drying times and apply additional coats as needed.

+ Clean and maintain painting tools and equipment, disposing of waste materials according to regulations.

+ Stay informed on industry trends and participate in training sessions to improve skills.

**Essential Skills**

+ 3+ years of experience in industrial painting and sandblasting.

+ 1+ years of experience with cementitious waterproofing coatings.

+ Proficient in surface preparation, including confined spaces and industrial tanks.

+ Knowledgeable in SSPC-Surface Preparation and NACE Abrasive standards.

+ Experience with carbon steel water tank reservoirs and applying coatings using plural spray systems.

+ Ability to troubleshoot and repair field equipment.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Ability to identify and achieve SP-1,2,3,5,6,7,10,11,13,15 standards.

+ Experience in blasting 150 sq/ft to an SP-10 in 1 hour.

+ Knowledge of airless spray tip numbers and their significance.

+ Experience with plural pump applications, concrete coatings, and products such as Sauereisen and Tnemec.

**Why Work Here?**

This position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth, with a healthy backlog of work ensuring job security. Employees can enjoy overtime and a mix of field and shop work, providing variety in the work environment.

**Work Environment**

Work primarily takes place in heavy industrial facilities, including waste water treatment plants and reclamation facilities. Tasks may involve working in confined spaces and at heights, with access points ranging from 24” to 26” and dry wells 12' to 14' in diameter. Work is conducted primarily during the first shift from Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays required. Employees are provided with necessary tools and PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, safety vests, and full face respirators. It is important for employees to maintain and care for their equipment properly.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, Arizona.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.