Industrial Painter

Job Description

We are looking for dedicated and skilled Industrial Painters to join our paint department, which consists of three levels. Candidates can start at various levels based on their experience and skillset, with opportunities for growth and advancement. The primary responsibility will be painting and prepping industrial trucks and their parts.

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect parts prior to painting
• Prep product for final paint
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures, using color mixture equipment
• Spray primers/sealer with an air paint system
• Apply color and clear coating with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards
• Correct errors in application
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards (excluding repairs)
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and change filters, signing log sheets
• Ensure hazardous waste is handled and placed in proper containers
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plans
• Keep work area clean and organized

Essential Skills

• Experience in industrial painting
• Experience with sanding, general labor, and hand tools
• Knowledge of auto body, coating, paint sprayer, sandblasting, paint manufacturing, and painting
• Experience with paint prep, spray gun, paint booth, and powder coating
• Knowledge of blueprints

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred 1-year experience in automotive paint prep
• Preferred high school diploma or GED
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
• General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
• Knowledge of paint gun operation and maintenance

Why Work Here?

We are a military-friendly employer offering education reimbursement, career development opportunities, and the chance to relocate to other locations. Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing environment with 160 hourly employees on the floor at one time. The facility has expanded multiple times and is larger on the inside than it appears. Team sizes vary from 6-15 people. Physical demands include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing ladders and scaffolding. Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs. regularly, work with arms above head, and operate all protective safety equipment. The environment is non-temperature-controlled and can exceed 95 degrees. Mandatory work hours are currently 6 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Snyder, Nebraska.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Health insurance, 401K, pto, sick leave, paid leave, 40+ hour work weeks

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Snyder,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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.