Industrial Painter

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Industrial Painter Job Description The Industrial Painter prepares, coats, and finishes structural steel components for large-scale construction and industrial projects. This role focuses on protecting fabricated materials from corrosion and delivering high-quality paint finishes that meet project specifications. The position is well-suited for individuals with experience in industrial coatings, surface preparation, and work in a fabrication or manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Prepare steel beams and other structural steel components for painting by cleaning, sanding, and performing all necessary surface preparation. Perform prep work including masking, sanding, and ensuring surfaces are properly conditioned for coating application. Apply industrial coatings and paint to steel beams using paint guns and related spray equipment according to specified standards and procedures. Coat and finish steel beams so they meet quality, durability, and appearance requirements for large-scale construction and solar projects. Ensure all painted materials are protected from corrosion and meet required specifications before moving to the next stage of production. Support high-volume production by efficiently painting and coating steel beams received in multiple truckloads per day. Monitor paint conditions and application environment to ensure proper adhesion, including maintaining paint at appropriate temperatures. Follow safety procedures and shop guidelines while working in and around fabrication equipment and conveyor lines. Work collaboratively with other painters and fabrication staff to meet project timelines and production goals. Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning and maintaining painting tools, spray guns, and related equipment. Essential Skills Proven experience with industrial painting in a fabrication or manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience using paint guns and spray equipment for applying industrial coatings. Strong skills in surface preparation, including sanding and other prep work for metal and steel components. Ability to prepare, coat, and finish structural steel beams to meet quality standards. Understanding of how to protect steel and metal surfaces from corrosion through proper coating application. Capability to follow detailed specifications and instructions for coating systems and finishing requirements. Commitment to working safely in a fabrication shop environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with commercial painting is a plus. Experience with residential painting is beneficial and will be considered. Experience in powder coating is an advantage. Comfort working in a high-volume production setting with frequent material flow. Ability to collaborate within a team of painters and fabrication professionals. Why Work Here? The company offers incentive bonuses tied to safety performance, rewarding employees for maintaining a safe and responsible work environment. You will work on impactful, large-scale projects that support the growth of renewable energy infrastructure. The organization values reliability, quality workmanship, and teamwork, providing opportunities to contribute your skills in a stable, production-focused setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bakersfield, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Bakersfield,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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.

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.