Paint Prep Laborer

Paint Line Prep Laborer$20-$22/Hour | Grow into an Industrial Painter | 4-Day Work Week

Looking to start or grow your career in manufacturing? Join our team as a Paint Line Prep Laborer and gain hands-on experience preparing metal parts for painting, with a clear path to advance into an Industrial Painter role.

What You'll Do

• Grind, sand, and deburr metal parts to create paint-ready surfaces.
• Clean and wash parts prior to painting.
• Rack, mask, and tape parts according to production requirements.
• Inspect parts for quality and accuracy before painting.
• Support the paint line team to keep production moving efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

What We're Looking For

• 1+ year of manufacturing or production experience.
• Experience using grinders, sanders, or hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable wearing a respirator (clean-shaven required for fit testing).
• Reliable team player with a strong work ethic.

Compensation & Benefits

💲 Pay: $20-$22 per hour

✅ 4-Day Work Week

✅ Strong Benefits Package

✅ Paid Holidays & PTO

✅ Profit Sharing Program

✅ Company-Paid Life Insurance

✅ Health Insurance & Free Telehealth Services

✅ Opportunity to Go Permanent with a Pay Increase

✅ Clear Career Path to Become an Industrial Painter

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday | 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

Occasional Friday overtime available.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, organized production shop alongside a supportive, team-oriented crew. This role involves paint preparation, sanding, masking, and racking parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ready to Get Started?

• If you're looking for a stable opportunity that offers $20-$22/hour, excellent benefits, career growth, and a path into industrial painting, apply today!

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ham Lake, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 Ham Lake,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.