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Job Title: Painter

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to set up, operate, and tend paint systems in order to wash, paint or apply varnish to boat trailers with meticulous detail, providing high-quality paint results that meet or exceed company standards.

Responsibilities

+ Paint parts and product surfaces using spray guns and other paint tools to specifications.

+ Regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure, and circulation, as well as the flow or spray of paints.

+ Prepare surfaces to be painted by filling small dents or scratches with body fillers and apply caulk and seal seams to create smooth surfaces.

+ Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers or finish coatings.

+ Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using mixing equipment.

+ Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.

+ Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections or by using viscometers.

+ Monitor equipment gauges and equipment performance to ensure accurate performance.

+ Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, or exhaust units to speed the drying of surfaces between coats.

+ Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.

+ Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with company policy.

+ Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as runs or dry shot, and correct their causes.

+ Participate in departmental and individual 5S tasks, as assigned by leader or manager.

+ Ensure all actions comply with rules, regulations, and policies. Complete all other duties and cross-training activities as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in using hand tools and spray guns.

+ Experience in production and manufacturing settings.

+ Ability to read blueprints.

+ Knowledge of industrial painting and paint preparation.

+ Skills in sanding, sandblasting, and powder coating.

+ Experience with paint booths and auto body painting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Stainless steel welding experience.

+ Manual labor experience.

+ Assembly skills.

Why Work Here?

The company truly cares about its employees, focusing on their training and development. It offers flexible schedules with A & B shifts, fostering a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment includes the use of advanced painting technologies and equipment. It involves working in paint booths with industrial paint systems. The schedule offers flexible shifts, contributing to a balanced work-life experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MARYVILLE, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.46 - $20.21/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 MARYVILLE,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.