Industrial Painter

Job Title: Industrial Painter

Job Description

As an Industrial Painter, you will operate advanced industrial painting equipment, including spray booths, robotic arms, and conveyor systems, to apply coatings to a variety of metal, plastic, and composite parts. You will be responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing paint colors, and ensuring the highest quality finish.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial painting equipment such as spray booths, robotic arms, and conveyor systems.

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and applying primers.

• Mix and match paint colors according to specifications, ensuring proper viscosity and consistency.

• Monitor paint application for quality, thickness, and coverage, adjusting equipment settings as needed.

• Inspect finished products for defects like runs, sags, or uneven coverage, and perform touch-ups or rework.

• Follow safety protocols, including handling hazardous materials, using PPE, and adhering to ventilation and fire safety standards.

• Document production data, including paint usage, batch numbers, and quality control results.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on painting equipment, including cleaning nozzles and filters, lubricating parts, and replacing components.

• Report equipment malfunctions and assist maintenance teams with troubleshooting and repairs.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficiency.

• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet daily output and quality goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience in industrial painting or machine operation.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of preventative maintenance procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety guidelines, and work instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial painting or machine operation is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a company experiencing solid growth, where you can contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment, ensuring comfort and efficiency during your tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Monroe, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Monroe,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.