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Job Title: Industrial Painter

**Shift: 2nd shift** **_nights_** Monday–Thursday: 4:30 PM – 3:15 AM, Friday: 2:30 PM – 11:15 PM, Saturday when needed: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Will train for 2 weeks or so on days Mom-Thurs 6:00am - 4:45pm

**Pay** : $25+ (based on skills and experience)

**Location:** Northwest Jacksonville, FL (32254)

Job Description

The Industrial Painter will be responsible for painting the exterior and interior of industrial tanks or pressure vessels. Working in an industrial setting, the painter will be required to wear a respirator. The role involves using an airless spray system, as well as brush and roll techniques, to perform finish work. Painters will handle multiple types of paints, thinners, and chemical-resistant linings, applying heavy coatings with thick film. Responsibilities include surface preparation, paint mixing, and reading data sheets to understand key factors.

Responsibilities

+ Paint the exterior and interior of industrial tanks or pressure vessels.

+ Use an airless spray system, brush, and roll techniques for finish work.

+ Work with multiple types of paints, thinners, and chemical-resistant linings.

+ Apply heavy coatings with thick film, not water-based paint.

+ Prepare surfaces and mix paints independently.

+ Read and understand data sheets for key information.

+ Work inside tanks and on scaffolding to spray interiors and tops of tanks.

+ Use hand and power tools for final assembly of tanks post-painting.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of industrial painting and spraying experience.

+ Experience with thick film paint and multiple types of paint chemicals.

+ Knowledge of exterior and interior paints, coatings, and linings.

+ Proficiency in using spray guns, paint booths, and sandblasting equipment.

+ Ability to read and understand data sheets, including pot life, mix ratio, millage requirements, and recoat windows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Understanding of environmental factors affecting materials.

+ Knowledge of dew point to prevent bubbling and ensure paint adhesion.

+ Familiarity with WFG and DFG.

+ Ability to use inspection equipment to meet millage targets.

+ Experience painting within quality standards for inspection.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly growing company with opportunities for personal job growth and development. Benefit from a potential pay increase upon becoming permanent, and enjoy two annual bonuses. Participate in the company's vision to transform the site into a world-class facility. Annual evaluations offer opportunities for raises.

Work Environment

The position involves working in an outdoor open-air paint shop with a roof and two open sides. Painters must wear a respirator and should not be claustrophobic, as the job requires entering tanks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 2025.

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.