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Job Title: Painter

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Painter ]to join our team, specializing in painting functions for industrial and commercial clients. This role involves working on both new construction and existing buildings, primarily focusing on interior walls, with some exterior painting. Projects are located within a 40-mile radius of Milwaukee. The successful candidate will utilize brushes, rollers, and spray guns to apply various paint coatings to industrial and commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

+ Perform painting functions for industrial and commercial clients.

+ Use brushes, rollers, and spray guns to apply paint coatings.

+ Specialize in interior wall painting, with some exterior painting.

+ Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming.

+ Operate HPLV Airless Sprayers on large industrial projects.

+ Read and interpret blueprints or specifications.

+ Ensure smooth, even finishes with keen attention to detail.

+ Follow safety procedures and use protective gear appropriately.

+ Coordinate with clients and other contractors.

+ Adapt to unexpected challenges and solve problems on the job.

Essential Skills

+ Expert knowledge of different painting techniques and materials.

+ Ability to accurately prepare surfaces for painting.

+ Proficiency in using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.

+ Strong understanding of safety procedures.

+ Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.

+ Effective time management skills.

+ Physical stamina and dexterity for working on ladders or scaffolding.

+ Good communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 3+ years of painting experience.

+ 1+ year of commercial painting experience.

+ Experience with prep work and job site clean-up.

+ Experience with multi-family buildings or office environments.

Why Work Here?

Join one of the largest non-union painting companies in Milwaukee, known for tackling union-sized projects. We offer opportunities for full-time conversion, plenty of overtime, and consistent work throughout the year with a 90% focus on interior projects. Work alongside experienced teams in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Work Environment

Contractors will report to various job sites and work in team environments that vary in size depending on the project. The core hours are day shifts from 6 am to 2:30 pm, with potential overtime and some Saturday work as needed. The dress code is jeans and t-shirt or painter whites. Workers are held to deadlines to ensure projects are completed on time.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.