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**Location:** Pueblo, CO

**Pay:** $20/hr

**Schedule:** 12-hour shifts, 2-3-2 rotating schedule

**Shift Options:** 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM

Job Description

We are seeking skilled **Industrial Painters & Sandblasters** to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating abrasive blasting equipment to clean, prepare, and finish surfaces of parts and products. This role ensures surfaces are properly prepared for painting, coating, or other manufacturing processes while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

+ Operate blasting equipment to remove rust, paint, scale, and contaminants from surfaces.

+ Prepare surfaces for painting or coating by achieving required finish and cleanliness.

+ Set up and adjust blasting machines (pressure, nozzle size, abrasive flow).

+ Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of blasting equipment.

+ Inspect blasted surfaces for quality and report defects.

+ Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE (respirators, face shields, gloves, protective suits).

+ Maintain proper ventilation and dust collection systems.

+ Keep work area clean and organized.

+ Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth workflow.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum 6 months of experience in painting or sandblasting

+ Knowledge of blasting techniques and equipment operation.

+ Ability to read technical specifications and work instructions.

+ Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

+ Organizational and time management skills.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

+ Commitment to safety and compliance with regulations.

Additional Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Experience in industrial painting, sanding, and paint prep.

+ Familiarity with spray guns, paint booths, sandblasting, powder coating, and paint spraying.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic team in a large wind turbine manufacturing plant where safety and quality are top priorities. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to producing high-quality products.

Work Environment

+ Moderate noise level and occasional exposure to chemicals.

+ PPE provided for your safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pueblo, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Pueblo,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 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.