Painter @ Aerotek

Job Title: PainterJob DescriptionThe Painter plays a key role in executing the powder coating process within a paint booth, ensuring parts moving on an overhead conveyor are prepared, coated, and finished to precise specifications. This position reviews incoming jobs, stages work, oversees preparation and masking, maintains equipment and chemical settings, and verifies the quality of finished parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming jobs to determine workload and prioritize and stage work accordingly.
• Oversee the preparation process to ensure parts are masked correctly according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Maintain proper chemical concentration in the wash system to support consistent coating quality.
• Set up and maintain correct settings on the powder coat booth to ensure adherence to established processes.
• Verify conformance of finished parts to ensure they meet all specifications and are issued to the correct job.
• Perform routine quality checks on each team members work to maintain high standards.
• Perform daily maintenance duties on equipment and promptly notify the supervisor of any issues requiring attention.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe shop environment.
• Maintain schedules for jobs and preventative maintenance activities.
• Track output to monitor and improve production efficiency.
• Complete and maintain a daily routine operator checklist.
• Meet weekly with the supervisor to provide updates and feedback on shop operations.
• Comply with all company policies, rules, guidelines, and behavior expectations.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing powder coating processes in a paint booth to paint parts moving on an overhead conveyor.
• Proficiency with painting and paint preparation, including masking and spray gun operation.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine proper masking and hanging of parts.
• Skill in troubleshooting and making adjustments to ensure high-quality powder coating results.
• Knowledge of proper wash and cure steps in the powder coat process.
• Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of paint experience in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with powder coat equipment and coating processes.
• Familiarity with maintaining chemical concentrations and equipment settings in a wash and powder coat system.
• Comfort working with overhead conveyor systems and coordinating workflow.
• Attention to detail in quality checks and documentation, including operator checklists.
• Strong organizational skills to manage job schedules and preventative maintenance.
• Effective communication skills for providing feedback and updates during regular meetings.

Why Work Here? You will join a production environment that values quality craftsmanship, consistent processes, and continuous improvement. The workplace encourages attention to detail, clear communication, and collaboration, offering the opportunity to develop specialized skills in powder coating and equipment maintenance. You can build your expertise in a setting that recognizes reliable performance and supports growth in technical and operational responsibilities.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing shop, where work takes place in and around a paint booth with an overhead conveyor system. You will work hands-on with spray guns, masking materials, wash systems, and powder coating equipment. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, requiring comfort with industrial conditions, active movement, and maintaining a clean and orderly workspace throughout the shift.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.