**Aerotek is Hiring a Paint Technician!** **Hourly Rate:** $19 per hour **Job Description:** The Paint Technician position is responsible for various paint prep processes, primarily focusing on the masking and taping of product parts prior to the finishing process. This role is geared towards developing skill sets to become a manufacturing painter. **Responsibilities:** + Apply tape and protective paper to product parts that should be exempt from paint. + De-mask painted parts by removing tape. + Place plugs in holes of metal parts to prevent paint from entering. + Sand metal parts to remove imperfections. + Learn powder and/or liquid painting techniques under supervision. + Perform quality inspections of products being prepared. + Maintain inventory of various masking products (tape, protective paper, etc.). **Essential Skills:** + High school diploma or GED. + Ability to read specific directions related to the product mix. + Manual dexterity. + Troubleshooting skills. + Ability to work as part of a team. + Adaptability to various situations. + Communication and organizational skills. + Self-motivated and able to work independently. + Enthusiasm and desire to attain manufacturing painter skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications:** + Experience in paint prep, industrial painting, spray gun use, and powder coating. + Understanding of paint booth and sandblasting operations. **Why Work Here?** Join a rapidly growing company with endless room for advancement. Enjoy holidays, PTO, and sick time. Work in a facility with excellent upkeep and great lighting, featuring interactive diagrams and instructions in every department. Be part of a pioneering company at the forefront of Binghamton’s new battery power tech hub. Benefit from excellent training, coaching staff, and a supportive, family-like environment. Participate in employee appreciation events such as picnics, catered lunches, and more. **Work Environment:** This position is set in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy equipment, machinery, and related noise levels. The role primarily involves standing for up to six or more hours per day, with occasional sitting. Employees must be capable of lifting 0-50 lbs. in the proper ergonomic position. **Job Type & Location:** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Binghamton, New York. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Binghamton,NY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 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.