Job Title: Aerospace Paint Technician
Job Description
This role applies precision paint finishes to panels and lenses with minimal variation to meet stringent customer photometric and color specifications. The position focuses on accurate color matching, consistent paint application, and adherence to production timelines while supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
Responsibilities
Apply paint to panels and lenses with minimal variation to meet customer photometric and color specifications within established time standards.
Balance color and appearance for lighted displays to ensure they meet brightness, contrast, and visual requirements.
Mix and apply paint to meet exact color requirements, including custom blends, using paint mixing and matching tools and software.
Operate and maintain spray guns and paint sprayers to achieve consistent, high-quality finishes on small parts and components.
Use photometers and Minolta instruments to measure and verify photometric and color performance against customer specifications.
Interpret and use color charts, including reading and plotting colors on charts, to ensure accurate color alignment.
Prepare and sand panels to meet brightness and surface finish requirements prior to painting.
Work with detailed parts, including clearing light holes, adjusting contrast, coloring light holes or letters, and tilting lamps to achieve required customer specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints and related documentation to understand painting and finishing requirements.
Ensure on-time delivery by maintaining productivity, following department schedules, and coordinating work to meet production deadlines.
Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external customer requests, understand their requirements, and build productive working relationships.
Recommend ways to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and eliminate unnecessary expenses in the painting and finishing process.
Handle chemicals safely, including the safe handling of paints and related materials, and clean small spills as needed.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment.
React productively to changes in priorities, products, or processes and perform other related duties as required.
Accurately complete all related paperwork and wanding activities to document work performed and maintain accurate production records.
Why Work Here?
The organization offers a supportive environment that values both employee well-being and operational excellence. Team members benefit from free on-site parking and a carpool reimbursement program that rewards shared commuting. The workplace provides convenient amenities such as a breakroom market and complimentary coffee, helping employees stay energized throughout the day. Benefits coverage begins on the first day of the month, with several plan options to fit different needs, and a 401(k) program that includes both a safe harbor contribution and an additional employer contribution to support long-term financial security. Employees have the option to work voluntary overtime on Saturdays, offering flexibility for those who want to increase their earnings while contributing to team goals.
Work Environment
The role is based in a production environment that includes darkrooms where employees may work for extended periods. The position requires regular use of respirators or dust masks and involves daily exposure to paint dust, paint, and chemical fumes. Noise from fans, paint booths, and related equipment is part of the normal working conditions. Employees handle paints and chemicals and may clean small spills while following safety procedures. The environment emphasizes safety and the consistent use of personal protective equipment to protect against fumes, dust, and noise.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Redmond,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.
