Painter Helper

Painter Helper Job Description Join our team as a Painter Helper where you will contribute to the production of custom-engineered electrical gear for the energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors. You will work in the paint area adjacent to the machine shop, handling painting, powder coating, and spraying of fabricated sheet metal for electrical cabinets. This role requires mixing paint in specified ratios, moving materials, performing odd jobs, and testing paint for appropriate thickness and adherence. Responsibilities Assist in painting, blasting, and prepping parts. Engage in industrial painting tasks within a manufacturing environment. Operate paint sprayers, conduct sanding, and work in a paint booth. Perform powder coating and spray painting of sheet metal. Handle general labor duties as required. Test and ensure paint adherence and thickness meets product specifications. Essential Skills 1+ years of industrial painting experience. Experience in paint preparation, spray gun operation, and sandblasting. Proficiency in using industrial paint, powder coating, and spray painting techniques. Additional Skills & Qualifications Extensive experience with industrial paint and blasting. Familiarity with different epoxys and ability to calculate millage. Background in manufacturing and construction environments. Why Work Here? This company is dedicated to employee well-being, offering regular catering and hosting community events. It fosters a family-oriented atmosphere and supports community outreach regularly. As a second chance employer, it values growth and provides a fast-paced, expanding work environment. Work Environment The work environment is a medium-sized, clean, and organized shop with open bay doors and numerous fans. It operates as a busy, fast-paced production facility with approximately 15 people per shift, including machine operators, fabricators, QC, and material handlers. Employees must wear steel-toed boots, jeans, work shirts, and safety glasses. The night shift operates Monday to Friday from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with common work hours extending to 50-60 hours per week. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/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 Aug 22, 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.