Job Title: Industrial Painter
Job Description
Join a growing steel fabrication and manufacturing operation as an Industrial Painter, responsible for preparing and painting fabricated steel components and assemblies used in industrial material-handling and conveyor systems. You will work in a heavy industrial environment, using professional spray equipment to apply primers and coatings, while ensuring high-quality finishes on structural steel and fabricated metal parts.
Responsibilities
Prepare fabricated steel parts and assemblies for painting according to established procedures and specifications.
Clean, sand, grind, and otherwise prepare metal surfaces prior to coating to ensure proper adhesion.
Remove rust, mill scale, weld spatter, grease, dirt, and other contaminants from metal surfaces.
Mask and protect areas that should not receive paint or coating to maintain clean lines and accurate finishes.
Mix paints, primers, and coatings according to specifications and manufacturer guidelines.
Apply industrial primers and coatings using spray equipment in a controlled and consistent manner.
Adjust spray equipment settings to achieve proper coverage, film thickness, and finish quality.
Inspect painted components for runs, thin areas, missed spots, overspray, and other defects, ensuring they meet quality standards.
Perform touch-ups and rework on painted components as needed to correct defects or improve finish quality.
Move and position steel components safely throughout the painting process using appropriate equipment and techniques.
Maintain spray equipment, hoses, guns, and related tools to ensure they remain clean, functional, and in good working order.
Work safely around large fabricated components, industrial equipment, and frequent forklift traffic.
Follow production schedules and work efficiently in a fast-paced fabrication and paint shop environment.
Essential Skills
Previous industrial painting experience in a manufacturing, steel fabrication, structural steel, equipment manufacturing, or similar heavy industrial environment.
Experience painting steel or fabricated metal components using industrial methods.
Experience using industrial spray-painting equipment, including setup, operation, and basic adjustment.
Knowledge of proper metal surface preparation, including cleaning, sanding, grinding, and rust or contaminant removal.
Ability to recognize proper paint coverage, film thickness, and acceptable finish quality.
Ability to work safely around large fabricated components, heavy steel materials, and industrial equipment.
Comfort working in a fabrication and shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
Ability to handle hand tools and paint systems commonly used in industrial painting and paint prep.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a metal fabrication shop or structural steel environment.
Experience in painting components for industrial material-handling and conveyor systems.
Familiarity with paint prep processes, including sanding, masking, and surface conditioning.
Experience maintaining spray guns, hoses, and related paint shop equipment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production setting and manage multiple tasks during a shift.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing operation that offers the opportunity to work with large-scale industrial projects and specialized steel fabrication. The environment supports hands-on, skills-based work where your craftsmanship and attention to detail directly impact product quality. You will gain experience with industrial painting systems and equipment in a setting that values safe work practices and consistent, high-quality output.
Work Environment
This role is based in a non-climate-controlled steel fabrication facility with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures throughout the year. You will work in a fast-paced production environment that includes frequent forklift traffic and the movement of heavy steel materials. The setting is a fabrication and paint shop where industrial painting equipment, hand tools, and paint systems are used daily, and appropriate industrial work attire and protective equipment are required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.
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.
