Automotive Painter

Automotive Painter Job Description As an Automotive Painter, you will be responsible for the complete paint preparation and painting process of fire trucks. This role requires the ability to wear a respirator when necessary to perform job duties effectively. Responsibilities Grind welds and other areas of the vehicle to prepare for painting. Sand vehicles in preparation for painting. Perform buffing on basic items such as smart access and smaller components. Complete final and advanced buffing as needed. Tape and mask areas for bodywork and painting. Caulk exterior and interior areas of the vehicle to prepare for painting. Use body filler and prepare areas for painting. Apply primer coat of paint using paint equipment. Paint wheels and apply finished painting on swinging doors, bodies, and smart access components. Maintain and clean paint equipment. Operate stationary and overhead cranes as needed. Operate all necessary equipment and tools to perform the job. Perform other general labor duties as assigned. Essential Skills Experience in painting, industrial painting, and paint preparation. Proficiency in using hand tools and production equipment. Detail-oriented approach to work. Ability to operate a paint booth and spray gun effectively. Additional Skills & Qualifications GED or High School Diploma required. Ability to use basic hand and power tools. Proficiency in using a tape measure for precise measurements. Vocational training in bodywork/vehicle repair or equivalent experience. Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to read and understand truck specification blueprints and documents. Strong communication skills. Why Work Here? Enjoy medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on your first day. Join a military-friendly employer that offers education reimbursement, career development opportunities, and the possibility to relocate to other locations. Benefit from a four-day work week and voluntary overtime. Work Environment This position is based in a manufacturing environment focused on fire trucks, with two plants in Brandon. The role involves working in spray booths to prep and paint steel structure trucks. You will work a shift from 4 PM to 4:30 AM Monday through Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 PM to 8 PM. The team consists of 15-20 employees. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Brandon, South Dakota. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $47840.00/yr. Medical, dental and vision benefits start on day one Military-friendly employer Education Reimbursement Career Development Opportunities Opportunities to relocate to other REV locations 4 day work week Voluntary OT Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Brandon,SD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025. About Aerotek: 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.