**Job Title: 1st Shift Painter** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled 1st Shift Painter to join our team. The successful candidate will operate and maintain painting equipment, ensuring high-quality production in a neat, organized, and clean facility. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. **Responsibilities** + Operate a joystick-controlled sandblaster to remove rust from metal parts. + Use an overhead crane to load parts onto hooks that transport them into the paint machine. + Operate a sprayer to paint parts inside the booth. + Perform machine setup, product processing, and equipment maintenance using defined operating parameters. + Utilize Standard Specifications, SOPs, manufacturing orders, and drawings to meet quality and product standards. + Execute process setups and value-adding activities to meet daily production demands within the assigned team. + Continuously build job knowledge through execution of SOPs, demonstrating proficiency through SOP audit dialogues and skills matrix development. + Participate in team performance and improvement meetings, such as 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Resolution Process, and Total Productive Maintenance. + Conduct quality checks and inspections as needed. **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operation, metal painting, and sand blasting. + Proficient in using overhead cranes, spray guns, and other painting equipment. + Ability to perform lifting, climbing, standing, and equipment usage. + Capability to lift 50lbs+ (40lbs+ independently). + Ability to regularly walk, sit, and reach for extended periods. + Proficient in using hand tools and power tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma or GED is required within a certain time of permanent conversion. + Company offers a funded GED program for direct hires. **Why Work Here?** Join a company that values organization and cleanliness, with a strong emphasis on 5S principles. Enjoy the convenience of an onsite cafeteria and receive dedicated training through a comprehensive two-week program. Once hired directly, employees are granted two weeks of PTO and have access to a company-funded GED program. **Work Environment** Work in a climate-controlled facility with a large, organized manufacturing floor. All sections are clearly labeled based on materials and production needs. The position operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with the possibility of extending to 4:30 PM and occasional Saturday shifts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.