Painter Helper (Nights)

Job Description

Job Description

Painter Helper

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Job Description

This role supports a busy powder coating and paint operation that finishes custom-engineered electrical cabinets and fabricated sheet metal components. You will work in and around a paint booth, assisting with industrial painting, powder coating, and general production tasks to ensure high-quality finishes that meet precise specifications.

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Responsibilities

• Assist with painting, powder coating, and spraying fabricated sheet metal parts for electrical cabinets in and adjacent to the paint booth.
• Help mix and apply paint according to specified ratios and technical requirements.
• Support blasting, sandblasting, and surface preparation activities to ensure parts are properly prepped for coating.
• Move materials and parts throughout the shop, including loading and unloading items for painting and coating processes.
• Perform general labor tasks as needed, including sanding, masking, cleaning, and basic assembly work.
• Test paint and coatings for appropriate thickness (mileage) and adhesion to confirm they meet quality standards.
• Use spray guns and other coating equipment safely and efficiently to apply industrial paint and powder coatings.
• Work collaboratively with machine operators, fabricators, quality control staff, and material handlers to maintain smooth production flow.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to shop guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area within a fast-paced production environment.

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Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of industrial painting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience assisting with painting, blasting, and prepping parts for industrial coatings.
• Background in manufacturing; comfortable working in a busy production shop (non-refinery).
• Ability to perform paint prep tasks such as sanding, masking, and cleaning surfaces.
• Experience using spray guns and working in or around a paint booth.
• Familiarity with industrial paint application, including spray painting and powder coating processes.
• Willingness to perform general labor duties in addition to painting-related tasks.
• Ability to test and verify coating thickness and adhesion, including calculating mileage.
• Comfort working with different epoxies and industrial coating materials.
• Reliable work habits and ability to sustain long shifts in a fast-paced environment.

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Why Work Here?

Employees work in a culture that genuinely prioritizes their well-being and sense of community. The company regularly provides catered meals and hosts weekend community events, fostering a family-oriented atmosphere. It embraces second-chance opportunities and engages in ongoing community outreach, reflecting a strong commitment to social responsibility. With rapid growth and expansion, team members can be part of an evolving organization that offers stability, long hours for those seeking overtime, and the chance to grow alongside a fast-moving operation.

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Work Environment

The role is based in a medium-sized, very clean and organized shop that is one of several production facilities. The environment is non–climate controlled with open bay doors and multiple fans, creating a busy, fast-paced atmosphere typical of a high-volume production shop. The dress code requires steel-toe footwear, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses. Night shift typically runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m ., and day shift runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is extremely common to work 50–60 hours per week, and it is very rare to work only 40 hours, offering frequent overtime opportunities.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Houston,TX.

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.