Job Title: Painter

Job Description

Join our team as a Painter! You will be tasked with painting I-beams and other structural metal components for bridges and construction sites, ensuring even coverage. Utilizing an overhead crane, you will move, load, and unload steel beams. Additionally, you will be responsible for grinding steel beams to prepare them for paint application. Passing a tape measure test is required, and attention to detail is crucial to avoid painting marked areas on beams.

ResponsibilitiesPaint I-beams and structural metal components with even coverage.Operate an overhead crane for moving, loading, and unloading steel beams.Grind steel beams to prepare for painting.Ensure attention to detail by avoiding painting on marked areas.Pass a tape measure test.Essential Skills1-2 years of wet coat painting experience.1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.1-2 years of experience operating an overhead crane.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with Combilift and Skytrack.Experience with Hilo.Why Work Here?

Our company offers a dynamic work environment that combines production and construction settings. We prioritize safety with comprehensive PPE and foster a collegial atmosphere where team members can enjoy their work and build camaraderie.

Work Environment

The designated area for the paint department is within a bay for painting and loading. As a structural steel company, we emphasize safety with required PPE, including hardhats, safety goggles, and respirators when necessary, but steel-toed boots are mandatory. The workplace balances safety with a friendly and humorous team culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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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