• Industrial Painter

    Aerotek (Carlisle, IA)


    Job Title: Industrial Painter

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Industrial Painter who will be responsible for painting various products, including railings, steps, and steel forms. The role involves preparing metal for painting, using correct paint equipment settings, performing daily maintenance, and conducting quality checks. The use of a respirator is required. The role requires handling 'construction talk' and high-performance metrics.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare metal surfaces for painting.

    + Use correct paint equipment settings and adjustments.

    + Perform daily maintenance routines on paint equipment.

    + Mask areas that are not to be painted.

    + Inspect paint jobs in progress for quality issues.

    + Organize and maintain the paint trailer.

    + Conduct quality checks and assist with general shop duties.

    + Assist with material handling.

    Essential Skills

    + At least 1 year of industrial painting experience.

    + Proficiency in using a sprayer and working in a paint booth.

    + Ability to use hand and/or power tools and equipment.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with powder coating.

    + Attention to detail and teamwork.

    + Capability to work in a high-performance environment.

    + Physical ability to walk, stand for extended periods, lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl, and climb ladders.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy competitive health benefits, participation in an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and front-loaded vacation time after 60 days. Benefit from regular food truck visits with complimentary lunches. Receive a pay increase upon hiring, with potential for annual wage reviews and increase. Be part of an employee-owned company where your contributions matter and are rewarded with stock based on service years. Eligible for a scheduling attainment bonus based on production goals.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This is a fully on-site position outside of Carlisle, Iowa, within a large concrete building that is not temperature controlled. The first shift begins at 6 am and ends when tasks are complete, varying from 8 to 10 hours. The paint team consists of 5-7 employees. Dress code includes steel-toed boots and jeans. Safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and other PPE are provided. Fans, a break room with AC, and heaters in winter are available.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, Iowa.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Carlisle,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.