**Job Title: Industrial Painter** **Job Description** The Industrial Painter will be responsible for setting up paint mixes and preparing parts for painting. This includes masking and prepping parts, applying liquid paint to ensure even coverage, and checking the thickness of the paint to meet quality standards. The role requires wearing proper PPE, such as a respirator or face mask, during painting. Additionally, the individual will assist in other areas when the paint line is not busy and use a computer to schedule and complete jobs. **Responsibilities** + Mask and prepare parts for painting. + Apply liquid paint to evenly cover products. + Check parts to ensure paint thickness is between 1-2 mm. + Assist in other areas when the paint line is not busy. + Wear proper PPE while painting. + Use a computer to schedule and complete jobs. **Essential Skills** + Experience in paint preparation and industrial painting. + Proficiency with spray guns and paint booths. + 1-2 years of industrial painting experience preferred. + Familiarity with liquid paint application. + Ability to work with computers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Cerakote is ideal, though experience with powder coating or autobody painting is also acceptable. + Knowledge of blasting, sandblasting, and industrial paint techniques. + 1-2 years of painting experience. + ITAR compliance. **Why Work Here?** This position offers internal advancement opportunities, including potential moves into lead roles. The company plans to expand with additional paint booths in the future. Employees receive employer-paid benefits, including health premiums, HSA contributions, dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401K match. Voluntary benefits are also available, such as a flexible spending account, vision coverage, flexible vacation, and safety footwear/eyeglass allowance. **Work Environment** The dress code is casual, allowing for T-shirts, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. The work area is small, clean, and climate-controlled, with some of the nicer paint booths in the industry. The first shift operates from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, while the second shift runs from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with 1-3 months of training on the first shift. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 2026. **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.