Painter Jobs in Alabama

A Painter in the construction industry is responsible for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings by applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to surfaces. They prepare surfaces by fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, and smoothing and sealing surfaces. They mix and match colors and textures and ensure surfaces are not susceptible to moisture by sealing corners and joints. Painters work on a variety of structures ranging from bridges, walls, buildings, and more. They also play a crucial role in conducting minor repair work such as plastering and glazing.

To excel in this role, a Painter must have strong knowledge of different types of paint, their applications, and the techniques for mixing and thinning paint. They must possess superb manual dexterity, eye for details, and a good sense of balance. A certification from a technical school or an apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for this role, as does a thorough understanding of safety guidelines. Prior to becoming a Painter, one might have roles such as Painting Assistant, Maintenance Worker, or Construction Laborer, where they learn the trade before stepping into the role of a Painter.

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$500 Bonus $40hr Handy Mover Cleaner Demo Labor Helper Painter & More

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago

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Industrial Painter

  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 3 days ago

About YouWe Require: Previous industrial painting experience in a manufacturing environment About UsEach day brings new challenges at Contech, and we make sure you are prepared for it all....

Commercial Painter

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 days ago

May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency....

Maintenance Engineer II / Painter

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 10 days ago

Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties including painting work....

Painter Trainee, 2nd shift, Heil Environmental

  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Payne, AL
  • 11 days ago

Job Description: Position Title: Painter Trainee Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group - Heil Environmental Location: Fort Payne, AL Reports to: Production Supervisor Department: Operations...

$500 Bonus $40hr Handy Mover Cleaner Demo Labor Helper Painter & More

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 12 days ago

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Industrial Painter

  • Trussville, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Trussville, AL
  • 14 days ago

Industrial Painter** We are seeking a skilled Industrial Painter for 2nd shift. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing or industrial painting....

Material Handler-Painter (2nd Shift)

  • Fayette, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Fayette, AL
  • 14 days ago

Material Handler - O'Neal Manufacturing Services (2nd Shift Painter) Job Category : Warehouse : : : ## Posting Details - - Full-Time - : ### Locations : Showing 1 location : : : : ## Job Details...

Material Handler - O'Neal Manufacturing Services (2nd Shift Painter)

  • Fayette, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Fayette, AL
  • 14 days ago

Position Summary The Material Handler may operate forklifts, load trucks, unload and receive parts, pull stock, drive Yard Dogs, clean parts, assemble products or kits, and generally clean the...

Industrial Painter with Gulf Coast Industrial

  • Selma, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Selma, AL
  • 14 days ago

**Job Summary:** The **Painter** must effectively and safely perform coatings application and all associated phases of industrial coatings....

Traveling Industrial Painter 1

  • Mobile, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 16 days ago

Assist or provide support to activities including tending to and operating abrasive blast equipment, shoveling spent blast abrasive, and mixing coatings....

Painter 2nd shift

  • Falkville, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Falkville, AL
  • 20 days ago

Summary: The Painter/Blaster media blasts parts prior to spraying with an adhesive paint to ensure quality bonding between the metal and rubber as well as applying paint, varnishes, and similar coatings...

Commercial Painter

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 20 days ago

As Commercial Painter with PeopleReady Skilled Trades, you'll support Commercial Painting contractors throughout Huntsville, AL....

Painter

  • AL
  • 23 days ago
  • AL
  • 23 days ago

Compensation: $23.74 - Hourly, Non-Exempt + shift differential Shift: Weekend Friday - Sunday 5AM - 5PM (paid for 40 hours) Purpose: Responsible for preparation, chemical maintenance, and painting of...

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Painters in Alabama offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.2%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Painters in Alabama
Less than 1 year
41.2%
10+ years
21.9%
2-4 years
13.0%
1-2 years
12.5%
None
9.6%
4-6 years
1.7%


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