Industrial Painter / Blaster – 1st Shift
Aerotek
Posted Friday, May 1, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005998759
Job Title: Painter/Sandblaster
Location: Haleyville, AL
Shift: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Pay Rate: $27.40 per hour
Job Description
This role focuses on industrial painting and body work for trailer units, including surface preparation, priming, and finishing using spray equipment in a paint booth environment. You will work on the first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and are expected to work overtime as needed. The position is well suited for individuals with experience in auto body shops, car mechanic environments, or industrial painting settings who are comfortable wearing protective gear and working with fresh air breathing apparatus systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepare trailer units for painting by thoroughly cleaning all areas using a shot blast gun and hose.
- Prime and paint all areas of the trailer unit using spray guns and paint guns, ensuring high-quality coverage and finish.
- Operate and maintain spray guns, paint guns, and other hand tools required for industrial painting and body work.
- Work inside a paint booth while wearing appropriate protective equipment, including hood and air suits and a fresh air breathing apparatus.
- Follow established painting and blasting procedures in the proper sequence to achieve consistent and durable finishes.
- Inspect surfaces before and after painting to ensure proper preparation, adhesion, and overall quality of the work.
- Perform basic polishing and finishing tasks to meet quality standards and customer expectations.
- Use problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address issues related to paint application, equipment performance, and surface preparation.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the paint booth and blasting area, in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with medical clearance requirements for fresh air breathing apparatus use.
Essential Skills
- Ability to wear and work safely with a fresh air breathing apparatus for extended periods.
- Ability to pass a medical clearance required for using a fresh air breathing apparatus.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a hands-on, industrial or mechanical environment.
- Experience using spray guns and paint guns for industrial or auto body painting.
- Ability to perform industrial painting and blasting tasks, including surface preparation using shot blast equipment.
- Capability to work a first shift schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with overtime as required.
- Comfort working in a paint booth environment while wearing protective hood and air suits.
- Proficiency with basic hand tools used in painting, body work, and surface preparation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preferred prior painting or blasting experience in an industrial, auto body, or similar environment.
- Experience in an auto body shop, car mechanic atmosphere, or industrial finishing is highly beneficial.
- Experience with industrial painting processes, including paint prep, finishing, and polishing.
- Familiarity with operating in a paint booth and following standard operating procedures for coating applications.
- Ability to participate in and successfully complete an on-site interview and practical assessment, if required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Haleyville, AL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.40 - $27.40/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Haleyville,AL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
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.
Contact Information
Email: prejohnson@aerotek.com
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