Painting Foreman

Job Title: Painting Foreman Job Description
The Painting Foreman oversees and performs painting projects for industrial and commercial clients within a 40-mile radius of The Valley. This role focuses primarily on interior wall painting, with some exterior work, using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment to apply a variety of coatings on new construction and existing facilities. The Painting Foreman works hands-on alongside the crew to deliver high-quality finishes while meeting project deadlines and safety expectations.
Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior painting for industrial and commercial projects, primarily on interior walls but also on building exteriors as needed.
• Use brushes, rollers, and spray guns, including HVLP airless sprayers, to apply paint and coatings according to project specifications.
• Cut in clean, straight lines without using tape to ensure professional-quality finishes.
• Set up, operate, and maintain HVLP airless sprayers and other painting tools provided on site.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by ensuring they are clean, dry, and ready to receive coatings.
• Work collaboratively with a team of painters on job sites, adjusting to crew sizes that vary by project.
• Follow project timelines and adhere to deadlines to ensure jobs are completed on schedule.
• Travel from home to assigned job sites within approximately 40 miles, without overnight stays.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly care for equipment and materials.
• Follow all safety guidelines and site rules while working in vacant industrial and commercial facilities.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in commercial, industrial, or residential painting.
• Ability to perform brush and roll painting on a variety of surfaces.
• Ability to cut in without using tape while maintaining clean, straight lines.
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform airless spraying techniques.
• Capability to use HVLP airless sprayers on large industrial projects.
• Experience working on industrial or commercial painting projects is preferred.
• Reliability in traveling to various job sites within approximately a 40-mile radius.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a painting crew and follow directions on site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience specifically in commercial or industrial painting is strongly preferred.
• Comfort working in vacant industrial and commercial facilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
• Ability to adapt to different job sites and project requirements.

Why Work Here?
The organization offers a friendly, team-oriented culture where people feel welcomed and treated like friends rather than just employees. You can expect competitive pay and the opportunity to work with a company that values respect, camaraderie, and long-term working relationships.
Work Environment
Painters report directly to job sites and work in a team environment, with crew size varying based on project scope. Most work is performed on day shift, with core hours typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., though exact hours may vary depending on the job and project deadlines. Dress code is casual and practical, typically jeans and a t-shirt or traditional painter whites. Painters travel from their home to job sites within roughly a 40-mile radius; examples include travel between communities such as Appleton, Green Bay, and Oshkosh. All travel is local, with no overnight stays required. Worksites are vacant industrial and commercial facilities, and painters use brushes, rollers, and HVLP airless sprayers provided on site to complete the work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $40.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Appleton,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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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