Job Title: Painter Helper
Job Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to the production of custom-engineered electrical gear for the energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors. We are seeking a Painter Helper to contribute to our manufacturing process by working in the paint area adjacent to the machine shop, both inside and outside of a paint booth. Your main tasks will involve painting, powder coating, and spraying fabricated sheet metal for electrical cabinets, as well as preparing paint mixtures according to specifications.

ResponsibilitiesAssist in painting, blasting, and prepping parts for industrial use.Paint and powder coat fabricated sheet metal for electrical cabinets.Test paint for appropriate thickness and adherence to products.Move materials and perform odd jobs as needed.Work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.Essential Skills1+ years of industrial painting experience.Proficiency with spray guns, paint booths, and industrial paint techniques.Experience with powder coating and sandblasting.Ability to calculate paint millage.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with different epoxies.General labor and assembly experience.Ability to perform spray painting and auto body work.Why Work Here?

Our company is committed to employee well-being and community engagement. We regularly cater meals, host community events on weekends, and participate in outreach programs. As a family-oriented company, we offer a supportive environment and are recognized as a second-chance employer. With rapid expansion, there are ample opportunities for growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a medium-sized, clean, and organized shop that is part of a larger facility. The shop is non-climate controlled with open bay doors and ample fans to maintain airflow. The production shop is fast-paced, with around 15 people per shift, including machine operators, fabricators, QC personnel, and material handlers. The dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses. The day shift runs from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, with frequent opportunities to work 50-60 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 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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