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Painter Bros of Huntsville

Painter - Team Lead

Madison, AL · On-site

$20.75 - $24.75/hr

Sanding * Priming * Spraying * Brushing * Rolling * Staining * Minor carpentry touch-ups Customer Service * Communicate professionally with homeowners and commercial clients * Answer customer ...

EWF

Industrial Painter

Mobile, AL

$22/hr

Preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and applying primers. Equipment Operation: Operating and maintaining sandblasting and painting equipment. Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety ...

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Commercial Painter

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

Prepare surfaces (drywall, wood, metal) by cleaning, sanding, caulking, and priming for proper paint adhesion. * Apply paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment for precise and efficient ...

Painter Bros of Huntsville

Painter - Team Lead

Madison, AL · On-site

$20.50 - $24.75/hr

Sanding * Priming * Spraying * Brushing * Rolling * Staining * Minor carpentry touch-ups Customer Service * Communicate professionally with homeowners and commercial clients * Answer customer ...

Painter Bros of Huntsville

Painter - Team Lead

Madison, AL · On-site

$20.75 - $24.75/hr

Sanding * Priming * Spraying * Brushing * Rolling * Staining * Minor carpentry touch-ups Customer Service * Communicate professionally with homeowners and commercial clients * Answer customer ...

Painter Bros of Huntsville

Painter - Team Lead

Madison, AL · On-site

$20.50 - $24.75/hr

Sanding * Priming * Spraying * Brushing * Rolling * Staining * Minor carpentry touch-ups Customer Service * Communicate professionally with homeowners and commercial clients * Answer customer ...

Painter Bros of Huntsville

Painter - Team Lead

Madison, AL

$20.75 - $24.75/hr

Sanding * Priming * Spraying * Brushing * Rolling * Staining * Minor carpentry touch-ups Customer Service * Communicate professionally with homeowners and commercial clients * Answer customer ...

Painter Bros of Huntsville

Painter - Team Lead

Madison, AL · On-site

$20.75 - $24.75/hr

Sanding * Priming * Spraying * Brushing * Rolling * Staining * Minor carpentry touch-ups Customer Service * Communicate professionally with homeowners and commercial clients * Answer customer ...

MRINetwork Jobs

Painters

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

Surface preparation, patching, sanding, priming, and finishing * Experience with wood, metal, cabinetry, equipment, and facility painting * Ability to mix and apply paints and coatings * OSHA ...

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How much do sanding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for sanding in Alabama is $14.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.08 and $15.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does someone in sanding do?

A typical day for a Sanding professional involves preparing surfaces by sanding wood, metal, or other materials using hand or power tools, and ensuring a smooth, clean finish ahead of painting or assembly. You may also be responsible for inspecting workpieces for defects, maintaining equipment, and adhering to strict safety guidelines to minimize dust and hazards. Collaboration with other team members, such as painters, carpenters, or assemblers, is common to ensure projects progress efficiently. In some settings, you may also keep records of materials used or help improve workflow by suggesting process improvements.

What is sanding?

A sanding job involves smoothing surfaces, typically wood, metal, or drywall, using sandpaper, sanding machines, or other abrasive tools. Sanding is an essential step in finishing projects, preparing surfaces for painting, staining, or sealing. Workers in sanding roles may work in carpentry, manufacturing, or construction, ensuring that surfaces are even and free of imperfections. Proper technique and the right tools help achieve a polished, professional finish.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for sanding?

To thrive as a Sanding professional, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and experience with different sanding techniques and materials. Familiarity with power sanders, hand tools, dust extraction systems, and safety equipment is typically required, and some roles may prefer candidates with OSHA safety certifications. Dependability, patience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a production team are valuable soft skills. These abilities ensure surfaces are properly prepared and finished while maintaining safety and quality standards in manufacturing or construction environments.

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Infographic showing various Sanding job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, 2% Nights, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $30,756 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Painter I

Science and Engineering Services, LLC

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

We are seeking skilled and reliable Painters who will be expected to perform all stages of manufacturing painting and prep to paint in accordance with source documents and company procedures. Will paint a variety of items utilizing various materials.  Must independently plan details of work, selecting method, equipment and process best suited for particular requirements.


  • Prepares surfaces for paint application by sanding, cleaning and masking; mixes paints according to requirements
  • Coats the surfaces of an aircraft or ground vehicle with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices
  • Removes old paint from aircraft, ground vehicle, or smaller parts using liquid paint remover and scraper
  • Inspects painted parts for defects like runs, snags and overspray
  • Follows established quality standards for painting processes
  • Documents paint application details and maintains records

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

  • One-year painting experience required

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