Lead Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Painter Team Lead

Job Description

The Painter Team Lead oversees a team of five or more painters and takes ownership of the preparation, painting, foaming, and finishing of HVAC systems and components. This role designs and refines painting systems and procedures, ensures high-quality and durable finishes, and maintains a safe, organized, and efficient paint operation in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, supervise, coach, and train a team of painters, providing clear direction and ongoing support.
• Oversee the preparation, painting, foaming, and finishing of HVAC systems and components to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Design and develop painting systems and procedures for HVAC projects, including selecting appropriate coatings for different materials and environments.
• Coach and mentor painters at varying skill levels, providing guidance, training, and feedback to help them develop their technical abilities.
• Inspect HVAC components and systems to determine the best approach for painting, including surface preparation, coating selection, and application techniques.
• Manage and coordinate painting schedules to ensure timely completion of projects and effective use of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Perform complex painting tasks, including intricate detailing, high-durability coatings, and protective finishes in an industrial setting.
• Conduct quality control inspections to verify that finished surfaces meet aesthetic, functional, and durability requirements.
• Ensure all painting work complies with company quality standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on painting equipment, including spray systems, to keep them in proper working condition.
• Stay current with new painting technologies, materials, and industry best practices, and implement improvements to processes and equipment where appropriate.
• Follow instructions from lead technical staff and collaborate effectively with more experienced painters when needed.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and provide suggestions to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Work consistently in a paint shop environment, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and maintaining all tools and equipment in good condition.
• Set up spray guns, mix paints correctly, and clean paint systems to ensure reliable operation in an industrial automotive, truck, or boat spray setting.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in a lead or management role within painting, body shop, industrial, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial painting techniques, coatings, and finishing processes, with careful attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality, durable finishes.
• Hands-on experience with paint systems, including setting up spray guns, mixing paint, and cleaning and maintaining spray equipment in an industrial automotive, truck, or boat spray setting.
• Experience working in a paint shop environment performing daily painting tasks, wearing a respirator, and maintaining all equipment used.
• Proficiency in paint preparation, masking, and spray application for trucks, boats, or other industrial surfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications related to painting, coatings, and HVAC components.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address paint defects, equipment issues, and process inefficiencies.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, environmental controls, and personal protective equipment requirements in industrial painting operations.
• Capability to perform complex painting tasks, including high-durability coatings and protective finishes.
• Ability to conduct thorough quality control inspections to ensure compliance with aesthetic and functional standards.
• Leadership skills to supervise, coach, and mentor painters at different skill levels.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb portable ladders as required.
• Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination for precise spray gun and equipment operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, truck, boat, or industrial painting environments, including body shop or paint booth operations.
• Experience in leading or supervising teams in a paint shop, body shop, or industrial painting setting.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing guidelines and continuous improvement practices.
• Comfort working with modern paint equipment and technology in a clean, organized facility.
• Ability to stay current with emerging painting technologies, materials, and industry best practices.
• Strong organizational skills to manage painting schedules and resources effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to environmental and safety protocols.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy working in a clean, air-conditioned, and highly organized manufacturing facility with modern, state-of-the-art technology. The company offers consistent shifts with the option of voluntary overtime, providing flexibility for different lifestyle needs. Team members benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, an employee assistance program, and paid time off. The culture emphasizes inclusivity, diversity, and a dynamic, fast-growing environment where entrepreneurial spirit and continuous improvement are recognized and encouraged. There is strong investment in paint equipment and a clear focus on making painting a core strength rather than an afterthought, creating meaningful opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and specialty training. Employees contribute to a green industry transformation and participate in the evolving data center world, all within a modern facility that even includes electric charging stations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a modern, state-of-the-art, air-conditioned manufacturing facility featuring industry 4.0 technology in Mesa, Arizona. The environment is cleaner and more organized than a typical body shop, with a strong emphasis on maintaining equipment and using advanced paint systems and booths. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with consistent hours and opportunities for voluntary overtime. There's also a second shift that is 3pm to 1:30am Monday through Thursday that will also earn a 10% differential. Work is performed in a paint shop setting where wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment is required. Employees regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb portable ladders as needed. The role demands good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination for operating spray guns and other painting equipment. The facility promotes an inclusive, diversity-friendly atmosphere and supports a collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented work culture.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.