Job Title: Industrial Painter

Responsibilities

Prepare and set up blast pot and nozzle equipment for surface treatment.Perform sandblasting to remove rust, old coatings, or other surface contaminants.Clean and prepare surfaces to ensure proper adhesion before applying paint.Operate and maintain technical equipment, ensuring all tools remain in safe working condition.Handle and dispose of chemical waste in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.Adhere to all workplace safety standards and apply specialized safety techniques based on surface requirements.Use thickness gauges to accurately measure paint application.Remove existing paint layers using masking techniques or chemical rinses.Apply paint to small items, perform detailed touch-ups, and ensure a high-quality finish.Maintain proper ventilation during and after paint application to ensure a safe work environment.Follow technical documentation to correctly mix, apply, and finish paints according to specifications.

Shift

1st shift (6am-2:30pm)

Pay Rate

$18-$20/hr (depending on experience)

Essential Skills

1 year or more of industrial painting experience.Proficiency in painting techniques including spray gun and paint booth operations.Experience in sandblasting and blasting techniques.Knowledge of powder coating processes is a plus. Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grass Lake, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grass Lake,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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