Job Title: Industrial Painter
Job Description
This role focuses on painting custom aluminum parts in an industrial manufacturing environment using liquid paint in a paint booth. You will work on parts hanging from a moving conveyor system while wearing a full protective suit and respirator. The position requires strong attention to safety, teamwork, and flexibility to assist in other production areas when needed.
Responsibilities
Paint custom aluminum parts in an industrial paint booth using liquid paint and spray equipment.
Work with parts hanging on racks on a moving conveyor line, ensuring consistent coverage and quality.
Set up, operate, and clean spray guns and related painting equipment.
Apply paint using techniques compatible with liquid, electrostatic, or similar industrial painting processes.
Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of a respirator and protective clothing.
Inspect painted parts for quality, finish consistency, and adherence to specifications, and make adjustments as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized work area within the paint booth and surrounding production space.
Collaborate with team members and support other areas of the operation when production needs arise.
Adhere to all company policies, safety guidelines, and environmental standards in the painting process.
Essential Skills
At least 1+ year of industrial painting experience in a manufacturing or auto shop environment.
Hands-on experience with industrial painting using spray guns.
Familiarity with electrostatic paint application processes.
in liquid, powder, or electrostatic painting in an industrial, manufacturing, or auto body setting.
Ability to work safely in a paint booth environment while wearing a full protective suit and respirator.
Strong safety orientation and adherence to safety protocols.
Capability to pass a respirator fit test and comply with associated safety requirements.
Experience working with aluminum parts or similar materials in an industrial setting.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support coworkers as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or auto body paint shop.
Experience with powder coat or electrostatic painting processes, even if current role focuses on liquid paint.
Familiarity with paint booths, ovens, and related industrial painting equipment.
Comfort working with custom parts and varying colors rather than repetitive, identical components.
Strong attention to detail and quality in paint application and finish.
Willingness to assist in other production or shop areas when workloads require additional support.
Why Work Here?
You will join a small but growing, family-oriented organization that emphasizes environmentally conscious practices and a supportive culture. The facility offers a clean, large, and well-lit workspace, along with on-site amenities such as a gym. The environment is laid back and team-focused, with leadership that strives to be supportive and approachable. Employees enjoy thoughtful perks like popsicles and sports drinks on hot days, and the work itself offers variety with fully custom parts and a wide range of colors. As a union shop, the workplace provides structure and stability while maintaining a friendly, collaborative atmosphere.
Work Environment
The work takes place in a clean, large, and well-lit industrial manufacturing facility with a good production flow. The paint area includes a booth and an oven, and it can become very hot, especially when the oven is running. To help manage temperature, the facility uses many fans and opens doors during the summer to improve airflow and keep heat down. You will work exclusively with aluminum parts and use liquid paint with spray guns and related equipment. The role requires wearing a full protective suit and a respirator while painting, with grooming kept compatible with respirator use. The atmosphere is relaxed and team-oriented, and the building is designed to support both productivity and comfort, including access to an on-site gym.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Delano, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/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 Delano,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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):
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