Painter / Finish Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Painter / Finish Carpenter

Job Description

This role combines industrial painting and finish carpentry to support a variety of projects at distribution, manufacturing, and educational facilities. You will paint conveyor systems, racks, and industrial safety rails, as well as perform detailed finish carpentry work such as installing baseboards, stair railings, crown molding, door and window casings, cabinetry, built-in furniture, and other wood details. The position involves traveling to multiple customer sites to complete high-quality, project-based work in a professional and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial painting of conveyor systems, racks, and industrial safety rails within distribution and manufacturing facilities.
• Complete painting and refinishing work on school doors and related surfaces for project-based assignments at educational institutions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to understand project specifications and ensure accurate execution of work.
• Carry out finish carpentry tasks including installing baseboards, stair railings, crown molding, and casing around doors and windows.
• Build, install, and adjust cabinetry, built-in furniture, and other detailed wood features to meet project requirements.
• Support framing and interior building work as needed to prepare surfaces and structures for finish carpentry and painting.
• Perform general maintenance and facility-related tasks associated with industrial painting and finish carpentry projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times on customer sites.
• Use appropriate tools, equipment, and materials safely and correctly for both painting and carpentry work.
• Travel reliably to various job sites, sometimes up to 50 miles from the corporate location, and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Communicate clearly with site contacts and team members to coordinate work and meet project timelines.
• Honor scheduled commitments, including optional Saturday work when agreed, to support project planning and completion.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of commercial carpentry experience.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints for construction and finish work.
• Hands-on experience with finish carpentry, including installation of baseboards, stair railings, crown molding, and door and window casings.
• Experience building and installing cabinetry, built-in furniture, and other detailed wood elements.
• Industrial painting experience, particularly on conveyors, racks, and industrial safety rails.
• Experience in maintenance, industrial, or facility-related work environments.
• Ability to perform framing and interior building tasks to support finish carpentry and painting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation suitable for traveling to multiple job sites.
• Ability to work early morning shifts and adapt to project-based scheduling.
• Capability to work safely with tools, equipment, and materials used in industrial painting and carpentry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in distribution, manufacturing, or similar industrial facilities.
• Experience working on educational facility projects such as colleges or schools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality finishes in both painting and carpentry.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites while maintaining professionalism.
• Strong time management skills to meet project deadlines across multiple locations.
• Willingness to travel to job sites that may be up to 50 miles from the corporate location.
• Openness to occasional Saturday work for overtime when committed in advance.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values craftsmanship, reliability, and professionalism while offering consistent, project-based work across a variety of facilities. The role provides the opportunity to develop and showcase both industrial painting and finish carpentry skills in a supportive environment that respects planning, punctuality, and quality workmanship. With regular weekday hours and optional overtime, you can build a stable schedule while gaining diverse experience across multiple job sites.

Work Environment

You will work primarily at customer sites in North Orange County and the Los Angeles area, traveling from a central corporate location in Santa Ana. The work takes place in active distribution and manufacturing facilities as well as educational campuses, where you will be on your feet, using a variety of carpentry and painting tools and equipment. Typical shifts run Monday through Friday starting at 5:00 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. and ending around 2:30 p.m., with optional Saturday shifts available for overtime when pre-arranged. The dress code includes work boots (steel toe not required), durable pants such as jeans or work pants, and a t-shirt, with a company t-shirt provided. The environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and project-focused, requiring safe work practices and adherence to site rules and procedures.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Santa Ana,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 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.