Final Detailer @ Aerotek

Job Title: Final Paint Prep Technician Pump Trucks and Utility Vehicles

Job Description | Pay

$22-26/hour Depending on experience

This role focuses on completing the final finishing work on pump trucks and other utility vehicles, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and appearance before leaving the production facility. You will perform detailed paint preparation tasks, including buffing, touch-ups, and extensive decal application, while following established industrial painting processes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete final finishing tasks on pump trucks and utility vehicles, ensuring each unit meets quality and appearance standards.
• Remove masking materials from painted surfaces and verify that all areas are clean and properly finished.
• Perform final buffing and polishing to achieve a smooth, consistent finish on all painted surfaces.
• Carry out paint touch-ups on imperfections, scratches, or missed areas to ensure a flawless final product.
• Apply decals accurately and efficiently, including handling up to 100 different decals on a single truck as needed.
• Follow established industrial painting processes and procedures, including proper preparation, curing times, and safety protocols.
• Inspect completed work carefully and identify any defects or imperfections that require rework or touch-up.
• Work on large equipment, including masking and reaching tight or difficult spaces, while maintaining precision and safety.
• Use respirator and other required personal protective equipment correctly and consistently throughout the shift.
• Work safely around painting chemicals, spray equipment, and dusty environments, following all safety guidelines.
• Climb under and on top of trucks, up to approximately 20 feet high, to access all areas that require finishing work.
• Operate within a fast-paced production environment, meeting daily and weekly output goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper storage and handling of tools, materials, and equipment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience performing final paint preparation duties, including buffing, decal application, and final paint touch-ups.
• Hands-on experience with industrial paint preparation processes and an understanding of industrial painting workflows.
• Ability to perform primer and paint prep tasks related to auto body or industrial painting environments.
• Strong attention to detail with a sharp eye for identifying imperfections in paint and finishes.
• Comfort working on large equipment and in tight or hard-to-reach spaces while maintaining accuracy and safety.
• Ability to wear and work with a respirator for extended periods and remain clean shaven to ensure proper fit.
• Comfort working around painting chemicals, spray equipment, and dusty environments.
• Ability to work at heights up to approximately 20 feet, including climbing on and under trucks, without fear of heights.
• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Physical ability to stand, climb, reach, and move throughout the workday to access all areas of large vehicles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting, auto body work, or related mechanical or production environments.
• Experience with primer application, sandblasting, and general paint prep processes.
• Familiarity with mechanical and production settings, including working with large industrial equipment.
• Interest in obtaining a technical degree related to industrial manufacturing, painting, or mechanical skillsets, supported by tuition reimbursement after direct hire.
• Willingness to cross-train in other areas of the shop and develop broader skills over time.
• Reliability in attendance and performance, which can impact the timeline for conversion to direct hire and potential advancement.

Why Work Here? You join a large, quality-focused organization that invests in training, cross-training, and internal promotion, offering a clear path for career growth from entry-level roles into lead positions. Once hired on directly, you can earn double time pay for hours worked over 48 in a week and access strong benefits, including a generous tuition reimbursement program of up to $5,000 for relevant technical degrees. The company emphasizes precision, safety, and craftsmanship, while providing flexibility in scheduling and start times, as well as performance-based pay raises and ample overtime opportunities for those who want to maximize their earnings.

Work EnvironmentYou work in a very busy, large production facility that operates at a fast pace and places a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The environment involves regular exposure to painting chemicals, spray equipment, dust, and large industrial vehicles, requiring consistent use of respirators and other protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols. You will frequently climb under and on top of trucks up to approximately 20 feet high, and work in tight spaces on large equipment. The role is primarily on first shift, running from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with potential opportunities to begin work before the standard shift and to work additional hours depending on production needs.If you are interested in next steps, please book a virtual teams meeting with me using my link: https://talentassistant.aerotek.com/assistant/bookings/bXaTnD4Y

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of White Bear Lake, MN.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 12, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in White Bear Lake,MN.

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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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