2nd Shift Industrial Painter

Job Title: 2nd Shift Painter

Job Description

Join our team as a 2nd shift Painter, working Monday to Friday from 2pm to 10:30pm, with potential overtime until 12:30am. This position requires extensive experience in industrial painting.

Responsibilities

• Operate a joystick-controlled sandblaster to remove rust from metal parts.

• Use an overhead crane to load parts onto hooks for transport into the paint machine.

• Operate a sprayer to paint parts inside the booth.

• Perform machine setup, product processing, and equipment maintenance using defined operating parameters.

• Utilize Standard Specifications, SOPs, manufacturing orders, and drawings to meet quality and product standards.

• Perform process setups and value add activities to complete daily production demands.

• Continuously build job knowledge through SOP execution, proficiency audits, and skills matrix development.

• Participate in team performance and improvement meetings (5S, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Resolution Process, Total Productive Maintenance, SOPs).

• Execute quality checks and inspections as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of industrial painting experience or 10 years of general painting experience.

• Proficiency in machine operation, paint preparation, and industrial painting techniques.

• Experience with overhead cranes, sandblasting, powder coating, and spray guns.

• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, climbing, standing, and equipment usage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required within a certain time frame of conversion to permanent employment.

• Ability to lift 50lbs+ (40lbs+ independently).

• Regularly walk, sit, and reach for extended periods.

• Proficient in using hand tools and power tools.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a climate-controlled facility that values cleanliness and organization. Benefit from an onsite cafeteria, a dedicated trainer for a two-week training program, and two weeks of PTO granted upon conversion. Additionally, the company offers a funded GED program for employees hired directly.

Work Environment

Work in an organized, large manufacturing floor with clearly labeled sections based on materials and production. The facility is neat, clean, and emphasizes the 5S methodology.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.75 - $20.75/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 Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

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.