Painter

This role focuses on painting farming equipment parts in a dedicated spray booth using two-part polyurethane paint. You will work in a busy painting department where high-quality finishes and efficient throughput are essential. When not actively painting, you will support the department with labor-intensive tasks such as moving parts in and out of the booth and preparing equipment for painting. The position is ideal for someone with automotive or industrial/manufacturing painting experience who can step into the role and perform with minimal ramp-up time.

Responsibilities

• Paint farming equipment parts using a spray paint gun in a 60-square-foot paint booth.
• Prepare equipment and parts prior to painting, including cleaning, masking, and proper positioning.
• Mix two-part polyurethane paint to the correct specifications and maintain spray equipment in good working order.
• Read and interpret work orders to understand job requirements, paint specifications, and production priorities.
• Fill out paint reports accurately to document work completed, materials used, and any quality issues.
• Perform blending and touch-up work to ensure consistent, high-quality finishes on all painted surfaces.
• Execute all aspects of prepping, priming, and painting, following established processes and quality standards.
• Maintain quality control throughout the painting process, inspecting finished parts and correcting defects as needed.
• Move parts and equipment in and out of the paint booth and around the shop, including periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Use a forklift as needed to transport materials and components safely within the machine shop environment.
• Collaborate with a small team, including another painter, to meet production goals in the busiest department.
• Work scheduled first-shift hours and occasional overtime to support production demands.

• Hands-on experience using a spray paint gun in a booth environment.
• Practical experience with automotive painting or industrial/manufacturing painting, including finished parts.
• Ability to prepare equipment and parts for painting, including masking, cleaning, and proper surface prep.
• Ability to mix paint correctly and maintain spray equipment for consistent performance.
• Ability to blend and perform touch-up work to achieve uniform, high-quality finishes.
• Knowledge of all aspects of prepping, priming, and painting in a production environment.
• Ability to read and understand work orders to follow job specifications and instructions.
• Ability to complete paint reports accurately and consistently.
• Strong focus on maintaining quality control throughout the painting process.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs periodically as part of daily tasks.
• Comfort working with two-part polyurethane paint in a spray booth setting.

• Experience working in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Previous work in a busy painting department with high throughput requirements.
• Experience operating a forklift to move parts and materials safely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Willingness to perform labor-intensive tasks in addition to painting.
• Reliability and flexibility to work 1–2 hours of overtime when needed.

You will join a small, supportive team in a modern facility where your painting skills are valued and put to use every day. The environment offers steady, hands-on work with consistent first-shift hours and opportunities for overtime. You will work in a department that is central to production, providing a sense of impact and contribution, while benefiting from a straightforward, team-oriented culture that appreciates craftsmanship and reliability.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift role in a machine shop environment, working primarily in a 60-square-foot, enclosed spray booth within a recent and modern facility. Standard hours run from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with an expectation of 1 to 2 hours of occasional overtime depending on production needs. You will work on a small team with one other painter in the busiest department, handling farming equipment parts and related components. The shop conditions can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, and you will regularly work around industrial equipment, spray systems, and forklifts, following appropriate safety and protective gear requirements typical for a paint shop and machine shop setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Selma, CA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Selma,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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