Painter

Job Title: Painter
Job Description

This role focuses on preparing, painting, and finishing components using modern powder coating equipment while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The painter maintains the powder storage area, handles materials throughout the production process, and ensures that all painted parts meet visual and functional quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the powder storage area in a safe, organized, and efficient manner.
• Move material from the temporary work-in-process holding area to the conveyor line work area.
• Perform visual inspections on parts before painting to ensure all surfaces are clean and free from defects.
• Select and attach appropriate-sized hanging rods to the moving conveyor based on line speed, color change requirements, and the quantity and size of parts.
• Operate spray painting and powder coating equipment to apply coatings according to specifications and quality standards.
• Unload painted components from the conveyor and perform visual inspections to verify complete paint coverage and adherence to quality standards.
• Touch up minor paint defects as required to ensure a consistent, high-quality finish.
• Stack completed work on pallets or hand trucks, re-identify customer orders, apply appropriate identification tags, and deliver material to the next specified production department.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds as part of daily duties.
• Perform job tasks that require standing, walking, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and climbing throughout the shift.
• Follow daily direction and support provided by the team leader or supervisor.
• Perform all work in accordance with acceptable quality standards and established procedures.
• Work safely at all times, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed using the appropriate company formats and documentation.
• Keep the work area, tools, and equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support production needs.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and write, follow written instructions, and complete job-related paperwork accurately.
• 1–2 years of experience in painting, including hands-on work with spray painting.
• Experience in spray-painting preparation and application procedures.
• Working knowledge of modern powder booth functions using powder coating equipment.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as standing, walking, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and climbing for extended periods.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using personal protective equipment correctly.
• Attention to detail when inspecting surfaces and finished components to ensure quality standards are met.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using spray guns in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Background in packing and unloading materials in a production or warehouse setting.
• Experience operating a stand-up forklift.
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory processes and material flow.
• Ability to maintain an organized work area and handle multiple tasks within a production schedule.

Why Work Here?

You will join a safety-first team that offers reliable hours, structured training, and clear opportunities for advancement. The organization values effort and provides hands-on training and cross-training from the first week to help you grow into higher-skilled roles. You can expect predictable shifts, milestone reviews that support career progression, and a clean, well-maintained facility. The focus is on building long-term careers by recognizing contributions and providing the tools and support needed to succeed.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, well-maintained production facility where organization and safety are priorities. The environment can become hot at times due to production processes, so comfort with working in warmer conditions is important. You will work around modern powder coating equipment, conveyor lines, and material handling tools such as pallets and hand trucks, and may also be in warehouse areas where forklifts and inventory operations are present. The position requires being on your feet for most of the shift and performing frequent physical motions such as lifting, bending, and reaching while following all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warwick, RI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Warwick,RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.