Painter

Job Title: Industrial Spray Painter Job Description

This role focuses on industrial spray painting within a manufacturing facility. You will prepare, mix, and apply paint to both components and finished products, ensuring they meet quality specifications before shipment to customers. The position involves operating spray painting equipment in a dedicated booth and handling materials using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial spray painting equipment in a manufacturing environment to paint components and finished products according to specifications.

• Prepare surfaces and perform paint prep to ensure proper adhesion and a high-quality finish.

• Mix paints to the required formulas and specifications, maintaining consistency in color and finish.

• Work inside a spray booth to fully complete each unit, ensuring even coverage and adherence to quality standards.

• Move products to and from the paint booth using a forklift and/or pallet jack when required.

• Inspect painted items for defects or inconsistencies and make necessary touch-ups or corrections.

• Follow established safety procedures and guidelines while working with paints, solvents, and industrial equipment.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the spray booth and surrounding production space.

• Collaborate with production team members to meet daily schedules and customer delivery timelines.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience spray painting in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

• Proficiency in operating spray guns and industrial painting equipment.

• Ability to mix paint accurately to specified formulas and finishes.

• Experience with paint preparation and surface preparation for industrial applications.

• Material handling experience using a forklift and/or pallet jack.

• Ownership of steel-toe footwear suitable for a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial paint types and application techniques.

• Familiarity with working in a spray booth environment.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions related to paint specifications and production requirements.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality finishes on components and finished products.

• Reliability and willingness to support occasional overtime when production needs require.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable manufacturing environment where you can apply and develop your industrial painting skills while contributing to the production of quality finished products. You will work a consistent daytime schedule, with opportunities for additional hours when needed, and collaborate with a team that values safety, craftsmanship, and efficiency.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility and is primarily performed in and around an industrial spray booth. The role follows a first-shift schedule, typically from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with 10-hour workdays and occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays depending on production demands. You will work with spray guns, industrial paints, forklifts, and pallet jacks in a fast-paced environment that requires adherence to safety procedures. Steel-toe footwear is required, and you will be working in an industrial setting that may involve exposure to paint fumes, noise, and moving equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Bend,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

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.