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The Entry-Level Industrial Painter supports the production team by preparing materials and applying coatings and paint finishes to metal components such as rails, handrails, door handles, and other manufactured parts. This role focuses on accurate paint application using rollers, brushes, and other hand methods while maintaining quality standards, meeting production goals, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

• Apply paint and coatings to metal components using rollers, brushes, and other hand application methods.
• Paint rails, handrails, door handles, and other manufactured parts according to production requirements and specifications.
• Prepare materials and work areas before painting, including cleaning, masking, and organizing parts.
• Follow paint mixing and application instructions as directed to achieve proper coverage and finish.
• Inspect painted surfaces to ensure quality standards are met and finishes are consistent.
• Perform touch-up work on painted surfaces as needed to correct defects or incomplete coverage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Safely handle paint, coatings, solvents, and related materials in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Follow all company safety procedures and correctly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Meet production schedules and daily work goals while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Assist with general production tasks as needed to support overall workflow.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members about progress, issues, and needs.

• Minimum of 2 years of painting experience in any industry.
• Ability to perform labor-intensive work and remain on feet for the entire shift.
• Comfortable using hand tools in an industrial or production setting.
• Basic painting skills using rollers, brushes, and other hand application methods.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions for paint mixing and application.
• Attention to detail when inspecting and finishing painted surfaces.
• Ability to work safely with paints, coatings, and related materials in an industrial environment.
• Strong work ethic with reliability in meeting production schedules and daily goals.
• Effective communication skills to interact with supervisors and team members.

• Experience in industrial painting or production environments is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to assist with general production tasks beyond painting duties.
• Comfort working in loud, hot environments with paint odors.
• Adaptability to changing production priorities and tasks.

This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a busy industrial production environment where your contributions directly support the manufacturing process. You gain valuable exposure to industrial painting practices, work with a supportive team, and develop your skills while working consistent weekday hours. The role provides a clear structure, defined responsibilities, and the chance to build practical experience that can support future growth in production and industrial trades.

This is a contract role for approximately 3 months, working Monday through Friday on first shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position is based in an industrial production facility that is loud, hot, and has noticeable paint odors. You will be on your feet all day and regularly handle paints, coatings, and related materials. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided and required, and you will work around industrial equipment and hand tools in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Valley Center, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Valley Center,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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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.

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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.