Painter

Job Title: Painter

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cleaning and preparing surfaces for painting, preparing paint for application, and operating hand-held spray guns and portable powder coat equipment. You will apply primer and other coatings according to paint specifications and blueprints. Additionally, you must be able to disassemble and re-assemble paint equipment for cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare surfaces for painting.

• Prepare paint for application.

• Operate hand-held spray guns to apply various types of paint.

• Operate portable powder coat equipment.

• Apply primer and other coatings per paint specifications and blueprints.

• Disassemble and re-assemble paint equipment for cleaning.

Essential Skills

• Experience in industrial painting.

• Proficient in operating hand-held spray guns and paint booth equipment.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and paint specifications.

• Knowledge of metal preparation, sanding, and polishing.

• Experience with primer application.

• Ability to assemble and disassemble paint equipment for cleaning.

• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and proper use of protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as an industrial painter preferred.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. with frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and climbing of ladders.

• Knowledge of different painting methods preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with a strong culture where foremen work closely with individuals, providing training and mentorship. Leadership is committed to teaching employees skills that interest them. Enjoy 100% paid health insurance for you and your family, and work in a clean and well-organized shop.

Work Environment

The facility is clean and well-organized. The shop offers a safe and efficient working environment, with all necessary protective equipment provided. Employees are expected to fully participate in and support the quality system.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bay City, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00

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 Bay City,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 2, 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.