Painter Team Lead

As a Painter Team Lead, you will oversee a team of 5+ painters, manage and supervise painting activities, and ensure high-quality work in the preparation, painting, foaming, and finishing of HVAC systems and components.

• Manage, supervise, coach, and train painters.
• Oversee the preparation, painting, foaming, and finishing of HVAC systems and components, ensuring high-quality work.
• Design and develop painting systems and procedures for HVAC projects, selecting appropriate coatings for different materials and environments.
• Coach and mentor Painter 1s and Painter 2s, providing guidance, training, and support to develop their skills.
• Inspect HVAC components and systems to determine the best approach for painting, including surface preparation, coating selection, and application techniques.
• Manage and coordinate painting schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects and effective use of resources.
• Perform complex painting tasks, including intricate detailing, high-durability coatings, and protective finishes.
• Conduct quality control inspections, ensuring finished surfaces meet aesthetic, functional, and durability requirements.
• Ensure that all painting work complies with company quality standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment, ensuring it is in proper working condition and performing preventive maintenance as needed.
• Stay current with new painting technologies, materials, and industry best practices, implementing improvements as needed.
• Follow instructions and work under the supervision of more experienced painters.
• Follow lean manufacturing guidelines, providing continuous improvement suggestions for gained efficiency.

• 3+ years of lead or management experience.
• Knowledge of painting techniques, coatings, and the ability to deliver high-quality, durable finishes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, environmental controls, and PPE requirements in industrial painting.
• Spanish speaking only candidates acceptable.

• Experience with paint systems, paint shop, painting, and paint booth operations.
• Understanding of how to set up spray gun, mix paint, and clean systems in an industrial automotive/truck or boat spray setting.
• Experience working in an environment where painting is a daily task, wearing a respirator, and maintaining all equipment used.

Join a fast-growing, dynamic environment where your entrepreneurial spirit will be recognized. Enjoy working in a modern, air-conditioned, and organized facility with consistent shifts and voluntary overtime opportunities. Benefit from career growth in leadership and specialty training as the company strives to become an industry leader in paint. Experience the satisfaction of being part of a green industry transformation and a diverse, inclusive team.

Work in a modern state-of-the-art facility equipped with industry 4.0 technology, located in Mesa, Arizona. The facility is air-conditioned and provides a clean and organized workspace. The role requires the use of personal protective equipment and may involve lifting and moving up to 35 pounds, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing portable ladders. The position offers a weekend shift (Friday to Sunday, 5 AM to 5:30 PM) with a weekend shift premium.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 Mesa,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.