Industrial Spray Painter

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced industrial spray painter to join a busy manufacturing production team. You will apply wet paint coatings to truck parts, truck bodies, and related components while consistently meeting high standards of finish quality, safety, and production efficiency. You will use your hands-on spray painting experience, strong attention to detail, and teamwork skills to support reliable, high-quality output in a fast-paced industrial environment.

• Prepare truck parts, truck bodies, and related components for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and thoroughly inspecting surfaces.
• Mix paints, primers, and coatings according to specified formulas, work instructions, and paint specifications.
• Apply wet paint coatings using conventional and/or HVLP spray guns to achieve proper coverage and finish.
• Ensure finish quality and color consistency across all painted parts, following established quality standards.
• Inspect painted parts for runs, defects, or imperfections and perform touch-ups or rework as needed.
• Maintain spray guns, paint mixing equipment, and the surrounding work area in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and environmental regulations related to paint use and disposal.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to meet daily and weekly production schedules and throughput goals.
• Complete required documentation, including production records, paint usage logs, and quality check forms.
• Troubleshoot basic paint application issues and make adjustments to equipment or techniques to maintain consistent results.
• Support a collaborative team environment by communicating effectively and assisting coworkers as needed to keep work flowing smoothly.

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing spray painting experience in an industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience applying wet paint using spray guns, including conventional and HVLP equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, paint specifications, and production documentation.
• Knowledge of paint preparation, mixing ratios, viscosity control, and proper application techniques.
• Strong attention to detail with a clear commitment to high-quality workmanship and finish standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and environmental regulations in a paint and manufacturing environment.
• Readiness to step into a production environment without extensive training, using prior experience to quickly contribute.

• Previous experience painting truck parts, truck bodies, or similar large industrial components.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting common spray painting issues such as orange peel, runs, or poor adhesion.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or fabrication setting with production schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new processes and adapt to evolving production requirements.
• Strong teamwork mindset and willingness to support a collaborative, learning-focused culture.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package once hired on, including health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) and an employee ownership program (ESOP) that allows team members to share in the company’s success. The organization offers generous allowances such as a $100 boot reimbursement, $100 toward safety glasses, and $250 that can be used toward healthy lifestyle activities like gym memberships, golf, or massages. Team members may also be eligible for monthly profit-sharing bonuses based on attendance and PTO usage, with many employees regularly earning this extra income. A referral bonus program rewards employees for helping bring in new talent, and the employee-owned culture emphasizes teamwork, learning, and shared success.

The role is based in a manufacturing facility with a Monday through Thursday schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing four longer workdays with most Fridays reserved for overtime as needed, often at least a half day and sometimes a full day. The environment is not climate controlled, so temperatures will vary with the seasons and require comfort working in changing conditions. You will work in a production paint area using spray guns, paint mixing equipment, and related tools, following safety and environmental guidelines. The facility emphasizes safe work practices, appropriate protective equipment, and a team-oriented atmosphere focused on meeting production goals while maintaining high quality.

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Dodge, IA.

The pay range for this position is $22.35 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Fort Dodge,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.