**Job Title: Painter Helper** **Job Description** Join our team in the fire truck production process as a Painter Helper. In the paint department, you will engage in various tasks including bonding, metal finishing, grinding, washing trucks for paint prep, taping off parts, applying primer, performing touch-ups, and final painting. We offer mentoring for entry-level candidates with a clear progression path based on your initial skill level. **Responsibilities** + Bond and metal finish/grind to prepare truck bodies and parts for painting. + Wash trucks to prepare them for paint prep. + Prep parts by taping them off. + Spray primer and apply final paint. + Perform touch-ups and correct paint errors. **Essential Skills** + Experience in sanding, painting, metal finishing, and prepping. + 6+ months of manufacturing experience in paint or fabrication. + Background in automotive or machining environments using tools such as grinders or sprayers. + Proficiency in paint prep, spray gun operation, industrial painting, and sandblasting. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience in paint masking, spraying, or prepping. + Excellent attendance record with no terminations for attendance in the last two years. **Why Work Here?** Employees benefit from a structured raise system, receiving three raises in their first year and two annually thereafter. Enjoy 16 hours of PTO starting, with an additional 108 hours in the first year, alongside 11 paid holidays. Benefit from competitive health benefits and 401k contributions. **Work Environment** Work with a premier employer in the Fox Valley that trains and mentors entry-level candidates, offering career growth opportunities. Multiple shift options are available: 1st Shift ASY (4am-2pm, Monday-Friday), 1st Shift IPP (4:30am-2:30pm), 2nd Shift ASY (2pm-12 midnight, Monday-Friday, with a $2/hour shift premium), 2nd Shift IPP (2:30pm-12:30am), Early 4th Shift (Thursday-Saturday, 4am-4pm, with a $5/hour shift premium), and Late 4th Shift (Friday-Sunday, 4am-4pm, with a $6.50/hour shift premium). Note that some shifts require more skilled individuals due to limited training availability. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.04 - $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 Appleton,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.