Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter** **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced industrial painter to join our team in the fabrication shop. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of working in a paint booth independently, including setup, preparation, painting, cleanup, and booth maintenance. The role also involves performing additional tasks throughout the shop when the paint department is not busy. **Responsibilities** + Prepare materials for painting by washing, removing dust or debris, and eliminating metal spatter. + Ensure all surfaces are free of contaminants and cosmetically acceptable before paint application. + Maintain paint guns for high-quality application of primers and paints. + Keep the paint room clean and perform regular safety checks on personal protective equipment and painting equipment. + Maintain paint booths, including changing filters. + Perform assembly work or assist the shipping/receiving department as needed. + Engage in metalworking, including using basic machinery such as saws, hand grinders, and belt sanders. + Measure, cut, deburr, and grind materials. + Use material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks. **Essential Skills** + 3+ years of painting experience in an industrial or autobody environment. + Demonstrated knowledge of painting techniques, formulas, and applications. + Ability to work independently in a paint booth. + Understanding of OSHA requirements, including forklift and respirator use. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in metal finishing and use of hand tools. + Capability of wearing a respirator. + Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand throughout the shift. + Flexibility to spend time bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing ladders. **Why Work Here?** Our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee contribution rates. Employees enjoy paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time, and a 401k plan with profit sharing. We also provide life insurance with a buy-up option, fostering a supportive environment focused on employee well-being. **Work Environment** The work environment is a non-climate controlled fabrication shop with a smaller, closely-knit team. We pride ourselves on a strong, team-oriented culture that emphasizes collaboration and support. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.