Job Title: Industrial Painter
Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to work as an Industrial Painter in a job shop environment on 1st shift. You will prepare, prime, and paint metal parts using spray equipment, ensuring high-quality finishes that meet production and quality standards.
Responsibilities
Hang parts securely to be moved through the wash bay using the pulley system.
Wash and clean parts thoroughly prior to painting to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
Set up and operate a paint spray gun to apply primer and multiple coats of paint to parts according to specifications.
Apply primer and at least two coats of paint, maintaining consistent coverage and finish across all surfaces.
Monitor paint viscosity, spray patterns, and equipment settings to achieve a uniform and high-quality finish.
Place painted parts in designated drying areas and ensure they cure properly before handling.
Un-rack finished products carefully after drying to avoid damage to the painted surfaces.
Perform basic surface preparation such as sanding, scuffing, or cleaning as needed before painting.
Follow established procedures for working in and around the paint booth and wash bay.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, including paint equipment, spray guns, and booths.
Adhere to all safety guidelines and use appropriate personal protective equipment when spraying, washing, or handling parts.
Inspect painted parts for defects such as runs, sags, or thin coverage and perform touch-ups as needed.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience with industrial painting in a manufacturing or job shop environment.
Proficiency in using paint spray guns to apply primer and multiple coats of paint.
Ability to perform paint preparation tasks, including washing parts and basic sanding.
Familiarity with working in or around a paint booth and wash bay.
Capability to handle, hang, and un-rack parts safely without damaging finishes.
Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent, high-quality paint finishes.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.
Commitment to safety practices when working with paints, coatings, and spray equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience as an Industrial Painter, Spray Painter, or similar painting role.
Experience with industrial paint, coatings, and finishing processes.
Familiarity with spray painting, spray guns, and paint sprayers in a production setting.
Work Environment
The position is based in a job shop local to Indianapolis, focused on manufacturing and finishing metal parts. You will work on 1st shift in and around a wash bay and paint booth, using spray guns, paint sprayers, and related industrial painting equipment. Dress is typical for a hands-on industrial role, with appropriate workwear and personal protective equipment required when operating spray equipment, working in the wash bay, or handling painted parts.
Shift
1st shift: 6:00AM to 4:30PM Monday through Thursday (Overtime is worked on Friday)
Pay
$19/hr
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
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 Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
