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2nd Shift | Monday–Thursday | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to join our team in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. This role involves preparing, masking, and painting parts using liquid spray paint systems while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and production.

• Mix and prepare paint according to specifications
• Rack, mask, blast, and prepare parts for painting
• Apply liquid paint using spray guns in paint booths
• Measure and verify coating thickness to quality standards
• Perform sandblasting and other surface preparation tasks
• Support powder coating and other finishing operations as needed
• Use computers to track jobs and update production status
• Read basic blueprints and work instructions
• Follow all safety, PPE, and ITAR requirements
• Assist in other production areas when workload requires

• 3–5 years of industrial painting experience
• Experience with paint preparation, masking, and spray application
• Familiarity with paint booths, blasting, and surface preparation
• Ability to inspect and measure coating thickness
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read work instructions and blueprints
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Cerakote experience is highly preferred

• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Potential for lead roles as the company expands
• Clean, climate-controlled facility with high-quality equipment
• Employer-paid health benefits upon hire
• Dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA contributions
• Vision, FSA, and additional voluntary benefits
• Safety footwear and eyewear allowance
• Flexible vacation options

Training is conducted on 1st Shift (Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) before transitioning to the regular 2nd Shift schedule.

Apply today if you have industrial painting experience and are looking for a stable company with growth potential and excellent benefits.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.