Painter Helper

Painter Helper Job Description Join a dynamic service and repair company specializing in pumps and rotating equipment as a Painter Helper. This entry-level position allows you to start as a painter helper and shop assistant while gaining exposure to other trades such as mechanics and machining. You will be responsible for prepping paint jobs, which includes cleaning exterior parts, taping down, and mixing paint with pre-determined ratios. Additionally, you will use a pneumatic air spray gun to paint industrial pumps, assist other trades with tasks such as sandblasting, cleaning, learning, and tapping holes. Responsibilities Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, taping, and mixing paint. Use pneumatic air spray gun to paint industrial pumps. Assist other departments with sandblasting, cleaning, and tapping holes. Learn and support other trades, including mechanics and machining. Essential Skills Mechanical aptitude with at least 2 years of experience. Paint preparation experience. Experience using paint guns. Ability to assist other departments in the shop. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in industrial painting. Looking to gain experience in mechanics or machining. Extensive mechanical aptitude. Interest in long-term career growth within the company. Why Work Here? This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start at an entry-level position and grow into specialized roles within the company. The company is committed to employee care and offers competitive pay rates, negotiable PTO, paternity leave, medical benefits covering 70%, and dental and vision coverage. Employees enjoy additional perks such as a $1500 referral bonus, 401k match, and regular meals provided, including steak and eggs on Saturdays. The company also distributes gear and clothing, offers profit-sharing bonuses, and gives generous holiday presents. Work Environment Work in a medium-sized shop filled with parts and pumps due to high business demand. The shop is air-conditioned, though space is tight until the planned move to a larger facility in 2024 or 2025. Employees will need steel-toed boots, jeans, work shirts, and safety glasses. Night shift runs from Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM, and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with 2 breaks (paid) and lunch (unpaid), plus a 10% shift differential. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Houston, Texas. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Houston,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.