Painter @ Aerotek

Job Title: Industrial PainterJob DescriptionThe Industrial Painter accurately estimates material requirements, prepares and restores surfaces, and applies a variety of industrial coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment. This role focuses on painting heavy steel components in a fabrication, machining, and assembly environment, ensuring high-quality finishes and adherence to safety and cleanliness standards. Responsibilities • Estimate the quantity of paint and coating materials required by measuring surfaces or reviewing work orders. • Remove existing paint and coatings using methods such as wire brushing, water or sand blasting, sanding, or applying solvents or heat to strip surfaces. • Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, filling nail holes and cracks, and sanding rough spots to achieve a smooth finish. • Apply liquid coatings such as paint, stain, or varnish to metal and wood surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray guns. • Apply undercoat primers or sealers prior to painting to ensure proper adhesion and durability of the finish. • Use premixed paints or mix colors and pigments with oil, thinners, and drying additives to match specified colors and finishes. • Perform sandblasting and apply industrial coatings appropriate for heavy steel and industrial components. • Create specialty finishes that are sponged, ragged, layered, or otherwise textured as required by specifications. • Operate overhead cranes and other material-handling equipment to safely move heavy steel parts during the painting process. • Read and interpret blueprints or work instructions to understand job specifications and required finishes. • Use hand and power tools safely and effectively in support of paint preparation and application tasks. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all safety procedures and guidelines. • Collaborate with the shift lead and team members to coordinate workflow and meet production deadlines. • Identify surface or coating issues, analyze root causes, and either resolve them or seek guidance from a supervisor. • Manage time effectively to complete assigned work within expected timelines and production schedules. Essential Skills • At least 1 year of industrial painting experience, preferably in an industrial environment (not residential or commercial construction painting). • Experience using spray equipment and spray guns for industrial painting applications. • Specific experience in a heavy steel fabrication, machining, or assembly environment is highly desirable. • Ability to work with heavy steel components and operate overhead cranes safely. • Knowledge of basic tools and equipment used in paint preparation and application, and understanding of their proper use. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders to follow specifications accurately. • Strong communication skills to read, write, listen, and speak clearly with individuals at various levels. • Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors. • Time management skills to productively complete work and meet all expected deadlines. • Organizational skills to plan and coordinate work in a logical and efficient manner. • Analytical skills to identify problems, evaluate options, and determine appropriate solutions or seek advice when needed. • Problem-solving skills to methodically and logically work through technical and process-related issues. • Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination to perform detailed painting and surface preparation tasks. Additional Skills & Qualifications • More than 1–2 years of industrial painting experience, including 3–5 years of experience with industrial coatings, is an asset. • Experience with sandblasting and applying a wide range of industrial coatings on metal and wood surfaces. • Familiarity with applying specialty finishes such as sponged, ragged, and layered effects. • Comfort working with heavy steel, overhead cranes, and related industrial equipment. • Ability to adapt to multiple schedule options, including day, evening, and weekend shifts. • Strong commitment to safety, cleanliness, respect, and results in the workplace. • Interest in ongoing personal growth, apprenticeship, and career advancement opportunities. Why Work Here?You join a workplace that values safety, cleanliness, respect, and results, offering multiple schedule options that support work-life balance, including shorter work weeks and premium pay for night and weekend shifts. You benefit from a competitive total rewards package with comprehensive benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and a company pension plan with matching contributions. You are recognized through a monthly incentive program with monetary rewards, service awards in five-year increments, and regular company and team events. You have access to education and apprenticeship support, including EI top-up payments, providing strong support for personal growth and long-term career advancement. Work EnvironmentThis is an industrial painting role focused on heavy steel components in a fabrication, machining, and assembly environment, using overhead cranes, spray equipment, hand tools, and power tools. The facility emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and respect, with clear processes and results-driven operations. Work is performed on either evening or day shifts: the evening shift typically runs Monday to Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., while day shifts run either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Multiple schedule options and shorter work weeks are available, and night shifts include a wage premium. The environment is industrial and hands-on, with a focus on proper technique and equipment usage specific to industrial painting rather than residential or commercial construction painting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Langley, BC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.50/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. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Langley,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:

Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

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, employee assistance and discount programs.

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.

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.