Autobody Painter

Job Title: Painter and Body Work Technician

Job Description

This full-time role focuses on auto body preparation and industrial painting of production parts in a dedicated paint and finishing area. Operate sanding and grinding equipment, use pressurized paint guns, and follow strict safety and respirator requirements while producing high-quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare auto body and production parts for painting, including sanding (wet and dry), cleaning, and surface conditioning.
• Operate sanding equipment, grinders, and other tools to achieve smooth, paint-ready surfaces.
• Set up, operate, and maintain pressurized paint guns and spray equipment for consistent, high-quality finishes.
• Perform auto body paint work, including one-stage paint applications and industrial spray painting in a paint booth.
• Follow established paint prep and application procedures to meet quality, safety, and production standards.
• Work within a painting and production finishing area to complete final finishing on products before shipment.
• Pass and maintain compliance with a Respirator Fit Test and wear an N95 respirator while performing painting and prep work.
• Participate in an on-site paint test during the hiring process to demonstrate painting and finishing skills.
• Use power tools safely and efficiently, adhering to all shop safety rules and guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members across cutting, forming, welding, fabrication, and finishing areas to support smooth workflow.

Essential Skills

• Ability to operate wet and dry sanders for auto body and industrial paint preparation.
• Ability to set up and use pressurized paint guns and spray equipment safely and effectively.
• Experience with auto body work, including sanding, paint prep, and auto body painting.
• Skill in spray painting and industrial painting, including work in a paint booth environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with one-stage paint systems and related finishing processes.
• Experience using a variety of power tools in an auto body or industrial painting environment (preferred but not required).
• Background in spray gun operation for auto body paint, industrial painting, or production finishing.
• Ability to work effectively in a job shop environment with multiple production areas and changing priorities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gallatin, TN.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Gallatin,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

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.