1st Shift Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Painter – 1st Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on industrial and aerospace painting in a production environment, using spray equipment and paint booths to finish aviation and industrial components to precise specifications. You prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and follow detailed blueprints and work instructions while working safely with respirators and other protective equipment on a consistent first-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow blueprints and production documentation to understand painting requirements, specifications, and tolerances for industrial and aviation components.
• Prepare parts and surfaces for painting, including cleaning, masking, sanding, blasting, and other paint prep activities to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
• Set up and operate spray guns and related painting equipment to apply primers, topcoats, and specialty finishes in an industrial and aerospace environment.
• Work in and around paint booths, ensuring proper use of ventilation and equipment to maintain a clean, controlled painting environment.
• Perform industrial painting tasks on production parts, meeting quality, appearance, and durability standards for aviation and aerospace applications.
• Monitor paint application for consistency, coverage, and finish, making adjustments to equipment settings and techniques as needed.
• Handle paints, solvents, and related materials safely, following all procedures for storage, mixing, labeling, and disposal.
• Wear and properly use a respirator and other personal protective equipment during painting and prep activities, following training and fit-test requirements.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet daily output goals and ensure painted parts meet inspection and customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment, tools, and paint supplies, to support safety and efficiency.
• Report any equipment issues, safety concerns, or quality problems promptly and assist in troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Follow all company policies, safety guidelines, and work instructions while working independently and efficiently on first-shift schedules.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in industrial painting in a production environment.
• Experience using spray guns and related painting equipment for industrial or aerospace applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions related to painting and finishing requirements.
• Ability to wear and work with a respirator for extended periods while performing painting and prep tasks.
• Knowledge of paint preparation techniques, including masking, sanding, cleaning, and blasting.
• Experience working in or around paint booths and understanding basic booth operation and safety.
• Attention to detail to achieve consistent coverage, color, and finish quality on production and aviation parts.
• Ability to follow safety procedures when handling paints, solvents, and other chemicals.
• Capability to work full-time on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience painting aviation or aerospace components is highly beneficial.
• EXperience in industrial or production environments, particularly in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Familiarity with blasting processes as part of surface preparation.
• Comfort working with detailed production schedules and meeting daily output targets.
• Willingness to complete a respirator fit test and participate in provided safety and equipment training.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in maintaining consistent attendance on assigned first-shift hours.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable production environment that offers consistent first-shift hours Monday through Friday, supporting a predictable work-life balance. The organization invests in your safety and development by providing respirator fit testing and training, along with hands-on experience in industrial and aerospace painting. You work with skilled professionals in a setting that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to grow your technical painting skills in a specialized field.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, first-shift industrial painting role in a production setting, with typical hours such as 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Work takes place in an industrial facility that includes paint booths and blasting areas, where you use spray guns, paints, solvents, and related equipment to finish aviation and industrial components. The environment requires regular use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, with fit testing and training provided. You can expect a hands-on, shop-floor setting focused on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to procedures, with a practical work attire suitable for industrial painting and production activities.

This is a Contract position based out of Tulsa, OK.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $35.76/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 Tulsa,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.

Company Description

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.