Job Title: Industrial Painter
Job Description
The Industrial Painter applies industrial coatings to structural steel components using spray equipment, ensuring all work meets customer specifications and quality standards. This role focuses on preparing, priming, and painting metal beams in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on accurate coating application and inspection.
Responsibilities
Prepare structural steel and metal beams for painting, including cleaning, masking, and other surface preparation tasks as required.
Prime and paint metal beams and other steel components using industrial spray guns and HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) equipment.
Mix paints and coatings to the correct viscosity, color, and specification according to job requirements and manufacturer guidelines.
Apply industrial coatings consistently and evenly, following customer specifications and internal quality standards.
Inspect painted surfaces for proper coverage, finish quality, and defects, and perform touch-ups or rework when necessary.
Follow established procedures and work instructions to ensure safe and efficient painting operations in the manufacturing facility.
Maintain painting tools, spray guns, and related equipment in good working condition, performing basic cleaning and upkeep.
Work collaboratively with team members involved in coating, painting, and welding processes to meet production schedules.
Adhere to all workplace safety rules and guidelines while handling paints, coatings, and spray equipment.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial painting, including experience with structural steel or similar heavy industrial components.
Hands-on experience with industrial painting and coating processes in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proficiency using spray guns for industrial applications, including HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) equipment.
Ability to mix paints and coatings accurately to meet specified requirements.
Strong attention to detail when inspecting painted surfaces for quality and adherence to specifications.
Capability to follow written and verbal instructions and work to customer and internal specifications.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with structural steel in a coating or painting capacity.
Industrial inspection of painted or coated surfaces.
Exposure to environments that include welding and fabrication alongside painting operations.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate leadership qualities, including experience gained in non-work environments.
Why Work Here?
You join a close-knit team in a smaller facility where your contribution has a visible impact on the final product. The work offers a stable schedule and the opportunity to develop specialized skills in industrial painting and coating. You gain hands-on experience with structural steel projects and collaborate with skilled professionals in a supportive, production-focused environment.
Work Environment
The role is based in a small manufacturing facility with fewer than 50 employees that focuses on coating, painting, and welding structural steel. You work with industrial spray guns, including HVLP equipment, and handle paints and coatings on metal beams and steel components. The typical shift runs from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, providing a consistent daytime schedule in an industrial shop setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.
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 Allentown,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.
