Job Title: Industrial Painter
Job Description
This role focuses on industrial painting of ramps, trailers, and related equipment using professional spray systems in a production environment. You will work with modern fabrication tools and paint application equipment to deliver high-quality finishes while maintaining a safe and clean work area.
Responsibilities
Prepare ramps, trailers, and related components for painting by cleaning, masking, sanding, and performing basic surface preparation.
Apply industrial coatings using HVLP sprayers and other paint application equipment to achieve consistent and high-quality finishes.
Set up, operate, and maintain spray booths and sprayers, ensuring proper ventilation, safety, and equipment functionality.
Work from production schedules to complete painting tasks on time and support overall production goals.
Use fabrication equipment such as saws, drill presses, and CNCs as needed to support the preparation of parts for painting.
Operate forklifts safely to move materials, parts, and finished products throughout the facility.
Inspect painted parts for quality, identifying and correcting defects such as runs, drips, or improper coverage.
Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of provided personal protective equipment such as helmets and other safety gear.
Maintain a clean, organized, and slightly dusty but comfortable work area, including regular cleaning of tools and equipment.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to improve processes and support continuous improvement in the paint and fabrication areas.
Essential Skills
Experience as an industrial painter in a production or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency using HVLP sprayers and working in paint booths.
Ability to paint large items such as ramps, trailers, and similar structures.
Experience operating fabrication tools such as saws, drill presses, and CNC equipment.
Ability to safely operate a forklift in a busy production environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
Ability to follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment correctly.
Reliability to work assigned shifts and support production schedules.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Welding experience is a plus and may be used on specialized projects.
Interest in learning and participating in military welding training on specialized projects.
Willingness to learn additional fabrication and production processes.
Ability to work effectively in a family-owned shop environment and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a family-owned shop culture with genuine room for growth and professional development. Benefit from paid days off provided by the employer, along with medical, dental, and vision insurance. Take advantage of unique perks such as access to premium-level tickets to local professional baseball games, a holiday party and casino day, and recognition as a 2023 top workplace. Work with a company that invests in specialized military welding training and provides necessary protective gear, creating a supportive and safety-focused environment.
Work Environment
This role operates in a clean, comfortable, temperature-controlled industrial facility that can be a little dusty due to fabrication and painting activities. Standard schedules include a 1st shift from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with additional hours on Fridays, as well as a weekend shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a shift premium. The environment includes paint booths, HVLP sprayers, fabrication equipment such as saws, drill presses, and CNC machines, and forklift traffic. Personal protective equipment, including helmets and other safety gear, is provided to support a safe and professional work setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mequon, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Mequon,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
