**Job Title: Paint Line Technician** **Job Description** The Paint Line Technician will have the opportunity for advancement with our growing client. This is a 1st shift opportunity. Work hours are 10-hour days, Monday - Thursday, with 8-10 hours of overtime on Fridays currently. Candidates interested in applying should have received a High School Diploma or GED. The job involves handling a wide variety of duties including inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, parts replacement and repair, as well as routine maintenance. Strong mechanical competence and attention to detail are crucial for this critical position. **Responsibilities** + Diagnose paint process and maintain the line. + Control chemical mixtures, applications, and distribution of the paint/powder. + Report abnormalities of paint process, and suggest corrective actions. + Troubleshoot paint booth operations and provide assistance in resolving non-compliant processes. + Meet with Engineers and Production regarding new paint processes and implementation. + Assist in the modification of work instructions as necessary. + Support and substitute for Paint Line Team Leader as needed. + Train and onboard new painters and train in quality standards. + Serve as a backup Painter as necessary. + Perform and record maintenance including inspection log and filter changes on respirators. + Conduct respirator fit testing and maintain related files. + Document and maintain wastewater files. + Train and onboard material handlers in the paint department. + Serve as a backup material handler and in the assembly process as necessary. + Perform daily checks on PM and adhesion and cure tests. + Order all chemicals, masking supplies, and filters for the department. **Essential Skills** + Proficient in paint application, batching, and paint booth operations. + Experience with training materials and respirator fit testing. + Competence in inspection equipment and preventative/corrective maintenance. + Mechanically inclined with experience in paint line processes and techniques. + Ability to keep a line going, washing, check chemicals, check temperature, check nozzles, and check parts. + Strong troubleshooting skills for paint booth issues. + Effective communication skills and the ability to train new paint line hires. + Competence in documentation and logging information. + Attention to detail and ability to order supplies. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous powder coating training classes are a plus. + Experience with liquid painting is a plus. + Understanding and use of restricted access folders for 'Controlled Sensitive Material'. + Proficient in problem-solving and troubleshooting. + Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to follow safety policies and procedures. + Proficient in using a Personal Computer and software such as Microsoft Office Suite. + Responsive and responsible, willing to 'do whatever it takes' to navigate through demanding situations. **Why Work Here?** We offer health, vision, dental, and 401k with a match up to 6%. Enjoy a work schedule of four 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, with optional overtime on Fridays. We reimburse for safety shoes and prescription safety glasses, provide educational reimbursement, and offer competitive pay based on experience. We also provide paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for advancement and training. **Work Environment** This is a 1st shift position with hours from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, with optional overtime on Fridays. The work environment is clean but can be hot in the summer, with fans provided at all work stations. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Rockford,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.