Job Title: 1st Shift Painter Helper
Job Description
This 1st shift Painter Helper position supports an internal industrial painter by preparing materials and equipment for spray painting in a paint booth. You will focus on paint preparation, equipment setup, and accurate documentation of daily work, with the opportunity to grow into a full painter role and take on additional painting tasks over time.
Responsibilities
Prepare materials for industrial painting by sanding, masking, and performing all necessary prep work to ensure proper paint adhesion and finish quality.
Load paint and set up spray equipment, including ensuring the sprayer is correctly configured and ready for use in the paint booth.
Assist the industrial painter in the paint booth by organizing materials, tools, and equipment needed for each job.
Perform basic spray painting tasks under guidance, using industrial spray guns and paint booth equipment as your responsibilities expand.
Support blasting and other industrial paint preparation processes as needed to meet project requirements.
Keep detailed, accurate records of daily tasks, materials used, and work completed to support traceability and quality control.
Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses provided by the employer.
Work effectively as part of a 2-3 person crew, including a foreman, to complete projects on schedule and to quality standards.
Travel to active and inactive manufacturing and industrial facilities within the region as needed to support on-site painting projects.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of experience as an industrial painter or in an industrial role preparing material for painting.
Hands-on experience with industrial paint preparation, including sanding, masking, and surface preparation.
Familiarity with industrial spray painting processes, including use of spray guns and paint booths.
Ability to support blasting and other industrial paint-related processes.
Strong attention to detail and ability to keep clear, detailed records of daily tasks and materials used.
Capability to work safely in active and inactive manufacturing and industrial environments.
Ability to work effectively in small crews and follow direction from a foreman.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with industrial paint systems and spray painting in a booth environment.
Comfort working with industrial equipment and tools in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Willingness to travel occasionally, including staying overnight 2-3 nights per month.
Desire to grow into a full industrial painter role and take on expanded responsibilities over time.
Why Work Here?
You will join a small department within a growing team where you can take real ownership of your work and see the direct impact of your contributions. The role offers clear opportunities for growth into a full painter position, providing hands-on experience, skill development, and the chance to build a long-term career in industrial painting within a supportive crew environment.
Work Environment
This role operates on 1st shift within a small, close-knit team working on active and inactive manufacturing and industrial facilities. The position is based out of the Scholfield location, with most projects within approximately two hours of the main office and occasional overnight travel of 2-3 nights per month. You will typically work in 2-3 person crews, including a foreman, and use industrial painting equipment such as spray guns, paint booths, and blasting tools. Safety glasses are provided, and there is no requirement for certifications, medical monitoring, or steel-toe footwear. The environment combines shop-based paint booth work with field assignments at industrial sites, offering a mix of hands-on preparation and painting tasks in a practical, safety-conscious setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Schofield, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Schofield,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.
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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.
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