• Aircraft Painter

    Aerotek (Savannah, GA)


    Job Title: Painter

    Job Description

    Under moderate supervision, the Painter will effectively prepare and paint major sub-assemblies and other parts of aircraft in production according to specifications and schedule requirements.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform a variety of activities including preparation of surfaces and mixing paints.

    + Paint aircraft, small parts, and various surfaces according to required specifications.

    + Perform layout and masking as necessary.

    + Mix paints, primers, etc. according to specifications.

    + Paint major assemblies (including metal, fiberglass and composite material), detail parts, and apparatus related to ground support.

    + Strip paint and prepare surfaces as required.

    + Perform miscellaneous paint operations and apply decals.

    + Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supporting the company's 5S and Lean Initiatives Programs and complying with safety regulations.

    + Demonstrate manufacturing competencies in the Employee Effectiveness Review.

    + Provide guidance and training to more junior members of the department.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with HVLP, electrostatic, paint prep, and stripe techniques.

    + Proficiency in spray gun painting, aircraft painting, mixing, and blending.

    + Experience in wet-coat painting metals, vehicles, and airplanes.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School diploma or GED.

    + Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the painting trade and methods of mixing paint colors.

    + Two years of painting/paint preparation experience.

    + Valid Driver's license and MVR required.

    + Preferred experience from industrial environments such as farm equipment, metals, containers, etc.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This position offers great growth and long-term opportunities.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a climate-controlled, very clean manufacturing environment with a paint booth.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAVANNAH, GA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $25.66 - $28.75/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 SAVANNAH,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.