Painter

Painter Job Description The Painter role involves selecting appropriate paint or mixing paints using automated equipment, operating hand-held spray guns or other mechanized painting equipment, and painting small items or applying touch-ups with paint brushes. You will use related equipment such as forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders, hand tools, and a tape measure to ensure a smooth workflow. Additionally, maintaining equipment operational through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and completing daily check sheets is vital. Understanding and adhering to job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and procedures is crucial to maintain performance standards. Responsibilities Select appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint mixing equipment. Operate hand-held spray guns or other mechanized painting equipment. Paint small items or apply touch-ups using paint brushes. Operate and use related equipment and tools including forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders, hand tools, and tape measures. Complete preventive maintenance requirements and troubleshoot malfunctions to keep equipment operational. Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and procedures. Participate in process and product development and improvement programs, teams, and safety committees. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Essential Skills 1+ year of industrial painting experience. Ability to operate spray guns and mechanized painting equipment. Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures. Additional Skills & Qualifications 1+ years of spray painting experience. 1+ years of grinding experience. 6 months of grinding experience. Blueprint reading experience. Why Work Here? Employees are eligible for an incentive program where each trailer or equipment painted contributes to an increase in hourly wages. This offers a rewarding opportunity to enhance your earnings while showcasing your skills. Work Environment The company promotes a laid-back fab shop environment where music is played, and teamwork is encouraged. This is a place that values hard work and taking pride in one's accomplishments. The culture is being built to move beyond past challenges and foster a collaborative and supportive workplace. The team consists of over 100 individuals, with welders working in pairs to build chassis. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgman, Michigan. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Benton Harbor,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.