Industrial Painter

📍 Full-Time Opportunity

💲 Competitive Pay Based on Experience

🎨 Industrial & Manufacturing Painting

📈 Growth Opportunities Available

Are you an experienced Industrial Painter looking for a long-term career with a stable manufacturing company? Join a team that values quality workmanship, safety, and employee development. If you have experience with spray painting, surface preparation, or automotive refinishing, we want to hear from you!

• Prepare metal surfaces through cleaning, sanding, masking, and other finishing processes
• Apply liquid paint coatings using industrial spray equipment
• Inspect painted products to ensure proper coverage, finish quality, and adherence to specifications
• Perform touch-ups and minor rework as needed
• Mix paints and adjust equipment settings to achieve optimal results
• Maintain painting equipment and assist with routine cleaning and upkeep
• Follow all production, quality, and safety procedures
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with workplace standards

• Minimum 1 year of industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or production painting experience
• Experience using spray guns and paint application equipment
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to stand, bend, walk, and lift throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

• Experience with masking, sanding, and surface preparation
• Familiarity with HVLP, pressure pot, pneumatic, or airless spray systems
• Automotive painting or refinishing experience
• Experience mixing paints, matching finishes, and adjusting spray equipment
• Manufacturing, fabrication, powder coating, or metal finishing experience

✅ Competitive pay and stable hours

✅ Long-term manufacturing opportunity

✅ Opportunities for training and advancement

✅ Hands-on work with a skilled production team

✅ Safety-focused culture and supportive environment

✅ Work on high-quality products used across multiple industries

This position is based in a manufacturing facility that is not climate controlled, with warmer temperatures during the summer months. Team members will wear required PPE and spend most of the day standing, walking, and handling metal products while supporting production operations.Hiring

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, IL.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/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 Decatur,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.