**Job Title: Paint Line Technician** Job Description The Paint Line Technician position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth within a dynamic company. This role operates on a 1st shift schedule, comprising 10-hour workdays from Monday to Thursday, with potential overtime of 8-10 hours on Fridays. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED. The position involves a diverse range of responsibilities, ensuring that each day is unique and engaging. Responsibilities + Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, parts replacement, and repair, along with routine maintenance. + Diagnose and maintain paint processes, ensuring the line remains operational. + Oversee washing areas, ovens, chemical checks, temperature checks, and nozzle inspections. + Ensure that parts such as hooks are properly maintained and that the line is oiled and greased. + Change ten spray valves daily and order products or parts as needed. + Check pumps and complete daily checklists. + Control chemical mixtures, applications, and distribution of paint/powder. + Report abnormalities in the paint process and suggest corrective actions. + Troubleshoot paint booth operations and resolve non-compliant processes. + Meet with engineers and production teams regarding new paint processes and implementation. + Modify work instructions as necessary. + Support and substitute for the Paint Line Team Leader when needed. + Train and onboard new painters, ensuring adherence to quality standards. + Serve as a backup painter as necessary. + Responsible for all respirator fit testing and maintenance, including inspection logs and filter changes. + Serve as a backup material handler and in the assembly process as needed. + Perform daily checks on preventive maintenance and adhesion and cure tests. + Order all chemicals, masking supplies, and filters for the department. Essential Skills + Strong mechanical competence and attention to detail. + Proficiency in problem-solving and troubleshooting. + Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. + Experience with paint application, batching, and paint booth operations. + Training and communication skills. + Competence with inspection equipment and preventative/corrective maintenance. + Familiarity with hand and power tools, powder coat painting, material handling, and assembly. + Proficient in using a Personal Computer and Microsoft Office Suite. + Ability to follow safety policies and procedures. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Previous powder coating training is a plus. + Experience with liquid painting is advantageous. + Understanding of restricted access folders and 'Controlled Sensitive Material'. + Experience in training new paint line hires. + Respirator fit testing and training experience. + Ability to serve as a backup across various departments, including assembly and material handling. Why Work Here? Enjoy comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, along with a 401k plan with a 6% match. Benefit from educational reimbursement, competitive pay, paid time off, and holidays. Work a flexible schedule with four 10-hour shifts and optional overtime on Fridays. Embrace opportunities for advancement and training in a supportive work environment. Work Environment The role operates on a 1st shift from 6 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, with optional work on Fridays. The workplace is clean, though it can get hot in the summer. Fans are provided at workstations for comfort. The facility employs 140 individuals across two shifts. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Rockford,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.