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Job Title: 1st and 2nd Shift Industrial Painter

Job Description

This role involves performing high-quality spray painting in a manufacturing environment on very large assemblies, using professional spray equipment and access equipment to reach all surfaces safely and efficiently. You will work on a structured shift schedule and contribute to the finishing of large-scale products by applying coatings that meet strict quality and appearance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform spray painting on large industrial assemblies using paint guns, paint sprayers, and related equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Use ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts safely to access assemblies from all angles, including structures up to approximately 100 feet long and 20 feet tall.
• Apply coatings using airless pumps and HVLP spray systems, ensuring consistent coverage and adherence to required specifications.
• Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot paint equipment, including flushing paint lines and ensuring all components operate correctly.
• Follow multi-stage paint techniques, including surface preparation, priming, and finishing coats, to achieve high-quality results.
• Mix and match paints as needed to achieve correct colors and finishes, following established formulas and guidelines when applicable.
• Inspect workpieces before and after painting to confirm proper surface preparation, coverage, and finish quality.
• Adhere to safety procedures when working at heights and with paint materials, equipment, and chemicals.
• Coordinate with supervisors and team members on job priorities, schedules, and any issues that arise during the painting process.
• Keep the work area organized, clean, and compliant with company standards and safety requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience as an automotive, industrial, or commercial/residential painter with spray painting responsibilities.
• Proficiency using paint guns and paint sprayers in a professional setting.
• Hands-on experience with airless pump systems for paint application.
• Experience with HVLP spray equipment and spray painting techniques.
• Ability to safely use ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts to access large assemblies from multiple angles.
• Ability to maintain and service paint equipment, including flushing paint lines and performing routine cleaning and upkeep.
• Familiarity with multi-stage paint techniques, including preparation, priming, and finishing.
• Capability to follow instructions, paint specifications, and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience mixing and matching paint to achieve specific colors and finishes.
• Background in automotive painting, industrial painting, or commercial/residential spray painting environments.
• Comfort working on large-scale assemblies, including structures up to approximately 100 feet long and 20 feet tall.
• Willingness to work different shifts, including first shift, second shift, or weekend shifts as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a workplace that combines a small-company feel with an open-door culture, where supervisors remain approachable and accessible on the production floor. The organization values communication and offers flexibility with time off when requested in advance. Once hired on, you can access a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental coverage, and paid time off, with efforts underway to add retirement benefits. The company emphasizes internal advancement, promoting from within and offering clear growth paths into leadership roles, as demonstrated by team members who have progressed from temporary and entry-level positions into plant leadership and team lead roles.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing facility where you perform industrial spray painting on large assemblies using ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts to reach all surfaces. The operation runs on multiple shifts, including a first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., a second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and a weekend shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., where employees work 36 hours and receive pay equivalent to 40 hours. You will work with paint guns, paint sprayers, airless pump systems, and HVLP spray equipment in a production setting that emphasizes safety, communication, and teamwork.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.

The pay range for this position is $24.70 - $24.70/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 Waukesha,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.