**Description** Painter/Apoxy 1. Use a wet film thickness (WFT) gauge for coating applications, as it is mandatory for all painters at PPS Coatings. 2. Surface Preparation: • Inspect and evaluate surfaces to identify imperfections, defects, or damages. • Remove old paint, dirt, or debris using appropriate methods such as sanding, scraping, or pressure washing. • Repair cracks, holes, or other surface imperfections using filling materials, caulking, or putty. • Apply masking materials to protect adjacent areas from paint overspray or drips 3. Paint Application: • Mix and match paint colors according to project specifications and client preferences. • Apply primer, paint, and other coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment, ensuring even and smooth coverage. • Monitor drying times and apply additional coats as needed, ensuring proper adhesion and finish. 4. Cleanup and Maintenance: • Clean and maintain painting tools and equipment to ensure longevity and proper functioning. • Dispose of waste materials and solvents in accordance with local regulations and company guidelines. • Leave the worksite clean and debris-free upon completion of each project. 5. Continuous Improvement: • Stay updated on industry trends, new painting techniques, and best practices. • Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge. **Skills** Painting, Coating, Paint prep, Sandblast, Industrial painting, confined space, spray gun, trowel, waterproofing, sandblasting, paint application, spray equipment, water tank, tank maintenance **Top Skills Details** Painting,Coating,Paint prep,Sandblast,Industrial painting **Additional Skills & Qualifications** 1. Ability to identify and achieve SP-1,2,3,5,6,7,10,11,13,15 2. Ability to blast 150 sq/ft to an SP-10 in 1 hour 3. Demonstrate knowledge of how to check the circumference of the nozzle for wear and determine its suitability for use. 4. Demonstrates knowledge to perform and explain a preventative maintenance check/inspection on test blast hose. (blown gasket, cracked coupler, soft spots etc.) 5. Troubleshoot and repair field equipment (Blast pot, Dust collector, Vacuum, etc.) Painter 1. Demonstrates ability to coat 1000 sqft with 2% or less rework in 1 hour, with no holidays 2. Demonstrates ability to set up, tear down, and clean Paint Application Equipment properly 3. Demonstrate knowledge of what the numbers on an Airless Spray Tip signify 4. Demonstrates ability to mix coatings correctly according to provided data sheets 5. Demonstrates basic knowledge of how to operate and repair Plural Machine 6. Demonstrates knowledge to perform and explain a preventative maintenance check/inspection on pumps, hoses and guns 7. Demonstrates ability to identify coating defects and how to correct them 8. Demonstrates ability to calculate required WFT needed to achieve a desired DFT 9. Demonstrates ability to measure WFT using wet film gauge Bonus if they have experience applying Saureisin, Tnemec, Raven or Sherwin Williams products All are 100% solids paint that are applied by a plural pump or trowel. $24hr **Experience Level** Intermediate Level **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 Phoenix,AZ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.