Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter on 1st Shift starting at $20/hour!

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing and finishing metal and manufactured components using industrial painting techniques to support customers across automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer product industries. You will perform paint preparation, spraying, and finishing operations while ensuring high-quality results that meet detailed specifications and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal and manufactured components for painting by cleaning, masking, sanding, and performing all necessary surface preparation activities.

• Apply paint, primers, coatings, and finishes using spray guns and other industrial painting equipment in accordance with specifications and quality standards.

• Mix paints and coatings to the correct color, consistency, and finish quality, following detailed instructions and product specifications.

• Inspect painted products for defects, coverage, thickness, and overall appearance before releasing them to the next operation.

• Operate and maintain paint booth equipment, curing ovens, and related finishing equipment to ensure safe and efficient performance.

• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, specifications, and production schedules to ensure customer and production requirements are met.

• Monitor inventory levels of paint, coatings, solvents, and other finishing supplies and promptly notify management of replenishment needs.

• Maintain accurate production and quality records related to painting and finishing operations.

• Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements at all times.

• Assist with general production tasks, housekeeping, and continuous improvement activities as assigned.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• OT available

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in industrial painting, powder coating, automotive painting, or manufacturing environments is preferred.

• Ability to use spray painting equipment, including spray guns and related finishing tools, safely and effectively.

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality, consistent finishes.

• Ability to read work instructions and follow written and verbal directions accurately.

• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, bend, and move throughout the workday.

• Experience with paint preparation, including cleaning, masking, sanding, and surface preparation.

• Ability to inspect finished work for defects, coverage, thickness, and overall appearance.

Work Environment

The role is based on a clean, climate-controlled production floor with dedicated paint booth and finishing equipment. The environment involves working around strong paint odors, using industrial painting and coating equipment, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment to ensure safety and comfort.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Du Bois, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Du Bois,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.