Job Title: Industrial Painter - 1st Shift (Mon-Fri) - $20-$24/hr | Canton, OH
Job Description
This role focuses on painting industrial equipment using spray systems and a powder coat line on a steady 1st shift schedule. You prepare, prime, and finish parts to precise specifications, perform color and powder changes, and ensure high-quality coatings through thorough setup, operation, and cleaning of spray guns and related equipment.
Responsibilities
Paint industrial equipment using spray systems and a powder coat line, following established processes and quality standards.
Set up, adjust, and clean spray guns and related equipment to ensure proper operation and consistent paint application.
Perform color and powder changes efficiently while maintaining cleanliness and preventing cross-contamination.
Work with a variety of paints, including enamel and acrylic, and understand their different properties and applications.
Change wet tanks and feed hoppers as needed to support continuous painting operations.
Measure and understand paint thickness (mils) to meet specified coating requirements.
Maintain the wash line to ensure parts are properly cleaned and prepared prior to painting.
Prime parts before painting to promote adhesion and achieve desired finish quality.
Conduct quality checks on finished parts, inspecting coatings for coverage, thickness, and overall appearance.
Perform sanding, grinding, and other surface preparation tasks to ensure parts are ready for coating.
Operate and work within paint booths, using paint sprayers and related equipment safely and effectively.
Handle industrial painting, powder coating, spray painting, and sandblasting tasks as required.
Follow all safety procedures, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Work at a consistent, productive pace to complete units on time and meet project deadlines.
Collaborate with mechanical assemblers and other team members as units move through build and finishing stages.
Essential Skills
Hands-on industrial painting experience using spray systems and powder coat processes.
Proficiency with spray guns and paint guns, including setting up, adjusting, changing, and cleaning sprayers.
Ability to work with various paint @types such as enamel and acrylic and understand their applications.
Knowledge of paint thickness measurement and the ability to understand and work with mils.
Experience performing color and powder changes in an industrial painting environment.
Capability to maintain a wash line and ensure parts are properly prepared before painting.
Skill in paint preparation, sanding, grinding, and other surface prep activities.
Comfort working in paint booths and with equipment such as pressure pots and industrial paint sprayers.
Attention to detail and strong quality-checking skills for finished coatings.
Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and maintain a steady work pace to meet deadlines.
Commitment to following safety protocols, including proper use of PPE.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Powder coating experience is a plus.
Experience with wet paints, including epoxies, acrylic, and enamel, is beneficial.
Familiarity with measuring paint thickness using appropriate tools and gauges.
Experience with brand-name spray guns (for example, Graco or similar) is advantageous.
in industrial environments such as spray painting, sandblasting, coating, and industrial paint applications.
Ability to work quietly and independently on assigned sections of builds.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Canton, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Canton,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.
