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Job Title: Industrial Painter
Job Description

This role focuses on painting forklift parts and frames in a high-volume manufacturing plant using both powder coat and two-part paint systems. You will prepare metal components, operate painting equipment, and ensure all parts meet strict quality and color specifications while following safety procedures in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coat and two-part paint to forklift components, including frames and related parts, according to specified color, thickness, and finish requirements.
• Perform all necessary prep work such as cleaning, sanding, and sandblasting parts to ensure proper paint adhesion and a high-quality finish.
• Load and unload parts onto and from conveyor lines, coordinating with production flow to keep paint operations running efficiently.
• Set up, operate, and adjust spray guns, paint booths, and related industrial painting equipment to achieve consistent, high-quality coatings.
• Maintain correct paint colors, mixes, and specifications by following work instructions and production documentation.
• Inspect painted parts for defects, coverage, and finish quality, and make adjustments or rework as needed to meet quality standards.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance on spray equipment, paint booths, and work areas to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Use air tools, hand tools, and an overhead crane (as needed) to move, position, and handle parts safely and efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Apply basic math skills and follow written and verbal work instructions to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Support production targets by working efficiently in a fast-paced environment and coordinating with other team members on the shop floor.

Essential Skills

• Industrial painting experience using spray guns and paint booths in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Hands-on experience with powder coating and industrial paint application.
• Proficiency in using spray guns, air tools, and hand tools for coating and general production tasks.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane occasionally to move and position parts safely.
• Experience with prep work, including cleaning, sanding, and sandblasting metal components.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for long periods.
• Basic math skills and the ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and production documentation.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and PPE requirements in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and quality, with the ability to maintain consistent color, coverage, and finish on painted parts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in industrial paint, coating, or production environments.
• Experience working on fast-paced production lines, particularly in fabrication, paint, or assembly areas.
• Comfort performing general labor tasks associated with coating, production, and material handling.
• Strong focus on meeting quality standards and production targets while maintaining safety.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different paint systems, equipment, and processes as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a benefits-forward employer that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off for vacation and holidays. The benefits package includes life insurance with options for supplemental coverage and access to wellness programs and health resources. External rankings place the overall benefits in the top tier of the industry, positioning them among the top 5% compared with peers. This environment supports your long-term well-being while rewarding your contribution to a high-performance manufacturing operation.

Work Environment

This position is based on a heavy manufacturing shop floor focused on forklift production, with fast-paced fabrication, paint, and assembly lines. The work is hands-on and physically demanding, involving standing for most of the shift, lifting, bending, and repetitive motion. You will work around industrial painting equipment, including spray guns, paint booths, air tools, hand tools, and an overhead crane used occasionally to move parts. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements, consistent quality standards, and meeting production targets in a performance-driven setting. Overall, you will work in a typical industrial plant atmosphere that is active, physical, and focused on throughput and quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berea, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.40/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berea,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

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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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.