Painter 24-26/hr

Job Description

This role involves preparing, painting, and finishing parts in a clean aerospace production environment. You visually inspect components, mix and apply coatings to precise standards, and operate a variety of painting tools and equipment with care and accuracy. You help ensure that all painted parts meet strict quality, safety, and documentation requirements while supporting smooth production flow.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect parts to be painted to confirm they are properly cleaned and prepared before proceeding to subsequent operations.
• Adjust paint pistols and spray equipment to achieve the correct flow, pattern, and finish according to prescribed standards.
• Prepare required paint and coating mixtures, including transparent and clear sealants, following specified formulas and quality requirements.
• Perform moderately complex painting operations that require care, precision, and attention to detail, with awareness of the monetary impact of errors.
• Carry out occasional masking operations on parts to be painted, ensuring clean lines and protection of non-painted surfaces.
• Perform cosmetic painting and retouching using manual and mechanical equipment such as brushes, air brushes, and painting equipment, and clean tools after use.
• Build and adjust measuring instruments used in the painting process to ensure accurate application and consistent results.
• Train and guide, on occasion, other employees in their duties related to painting and preparation tasks.
• Read and interpret work instructions, standards, and specifications applicable to painting operations, typically without requiring technical assistance.
• Meet established quality and quantity targets for painted parts and complete all necessary information and documentation to support production and traceability.
• Notify the supervisor of any anomalies, defects, or safety concerns related to work, equipment, or materials.
• Keep tools, equipment, and the workstation clean, organized, and in good working order.
• Perform related tasks such as sanding, prepping, cleaning, and basic facility or general labor duties as needed to support production.
• Carry out any other similar duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure efficient and safe operation of the paint shop.

Why Work Here?

You join a secure and stable organization that values long-term employment and reliability. The benefits package includes a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your overall well-being. You work in a professional environment where safety, quality, and cleanliness are priorities, and where your craftsmanship directly contributes to high-quality aerospace products.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean aerospace production environment where safety, precision, and cleanliness are essential. You work primarily in a paint shop setting with access to paint booths, HVLP spray equipment, paint guns, brushes, sanding tools, and other hand tools. The role typically follows a 2nd shift schedule, approximately 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with some flexibility as needed to support production demands. The facility emphasizes organized workstations, proper housekeeping, and adherence to established procedures. You can expect to be on your feet, handle parts and equipment, and occasionally perform general facility or maintenance-related tasks as part of supporting overall operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Strongsville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Strongsville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.