Job Title: Painter
Job Description

As a Painter, you will be responsible for selecting appropriate paint or mixing paints using automated paint mixing equipment. You will operate hand-held spray guns or other mechanized painting or product coating equipment, paint small items or apply touch-ups using paint brushes, and operate related equipment and tools which may include forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders (portable & bench), hand tools, and a tape measure. You will be required to keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturers' instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and completing daily check sheets. Reading, understanding, and following job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and procedures are crucial. You must maintain a high level of work performance in accordance with company standards and job order specifications. Additionally, you will participate in process and product development and improvement programs, teams, and safety committees, and maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

ResponsibilitiesSelect appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint mixing equipment.Operate hand-held spray guns or other mechanized painting or product coating equipment.Paint small items or apply touch-ups using paint brushes.Operate and/or use related equipment and tools including forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders (portable & bench), hand tools, and tape measure.Complete preventive maintenance requirements to keep equipment operational.Follow manufacturers' instructions, troubleshoot malfunctions, call for repairs, and complete daily check sheets.Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and procedures.Maintain work performance in accordance with company standards and job order specifications.Participate in process and product development and improvement programs, teams, and safety committees.Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Perform or assist in other assigned duties as qualified.Essential Skills1+ year of industrial painting experience1+ years of spray painting experience1+ years of grinding experience6 months of grinding experienceBlueprint reading experienceAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience with spray guns, industrial painting, paint booths, blasting, and sandblastingKnowledge of inspection proceduresWhy Work Here?

After becoming a direct employee, you are eligible for an incentive program for painting, where each trailer or equipment painted adds a dollar amount to your hourly wage. Our client aims to build a culture of hard-working individuals who take pride in their work. The work environment is laid-back with music played, and teamwork is highly encouraged.

Work Environment

The work environment is a laid-back fab shop where music is played, and teamwork is essential. The company is aware of its reputation in the community for past layoffs and is working to build a culture of hard-working individuals who take pride in their work. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required includes hearing protection, safety glasses, safety boots with metatarsal guards, and face shields. The team size includes pairs of welders working together to build chassis, with the company employing over 100 individuals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgman, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00

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\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgman,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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