• Painter - Foreman - Immediate Hiring

    Aerotek (Milwaukee, WI)


    Job Title: Painter - Foreman

    Job Description

    Join our team as a Painter - Foreman, where you will perform painting functions for industrial and commercial clients. Specializing in both new construction and existing buildings, most projects involve interior walls, with some exterior painting. All projects are located within a 40-mile radius of Milwaukee. You will use brushes, rollers, and spray guns to apply various paint coatings to industrial and commercial facilities.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform painting functions for industrial and commercial clients using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.

    + Apply various paint coatings to industrial and commercial facilities, focusing primarily on interior walls.

    + Utilize HPLV Airless Sprayers on large industrial projects.

    + Prepare surfaces accurately, including cleaning, sanding, and priming.

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

    + Read and interpret blueprints or specifications effectively.

    + Manage time efficiently to meet project deadlines.

    + Work safely by following safety procedures and using protective gear properly.

    + Solve problems and adapt to unexpected challenges on the job.

    + Communicate effectively with clients and other contractors.

    Essential Skills

    + Expert knowledge of different painting techniques and materials.

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

    + Strong understanding of safety procedures and proper use of protective gear.

    + Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints or specifications.

    + Effective time management to meet project deadlines.

    + Physical stamina and dexterity for working on ladders, scaffolding, or in tight spaces.

    + Good communication skills to coordinate with clients and other contractors.

    + Ability to solve problems and adapt to unexpected challenges on the job.

    + 3+ years of painting experience.

    + 1+ year of commercial painting experience.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with prep work and clean up for job sites.

    + Experience with multi-family buildings is a plus.

    + Experience with office painting is advantageous.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    As one of the largest non-union painting companies tackling union-sized projects, we offer plenty of overtime opportunities and a chance to work year-round, primarily on interior projects. We have a long-standing relationship with our clients and are committed to converting painters to full-time roles. Our projects range from a minimum of one week to up to six months, ensuring a variety of work experiences.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Contractors will report to job sites and work in a team environment that varies in size depending on the project. The dress code is jeans, t-shirts, or painter whites. Core hours are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, but may vary based on job requirements. You will be held to deadlines to ensure timely project completion.

     

    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.