Painter @ Aerotek

Job Title: PainterJob DescriptionJoin our team as a painter, where you will contribute to the production of forklift parts and frames by applying powder coat and two-part paint to components. This role involves preparing surfaces through cleaning, sanding, and sandblasting, as well as loading and unloading parts on conveyor lines. You will be responsible for maintaining correct color specifications and quality while using spray equipment and performing routine cleaning. Safety and adherence to PPE rules are crucial in this manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply powder coat and two-part paint to forklift components.
• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, sanding, and sandblasting.
• Load and unload parts on conveyor lines.
• Maintain correct color specifications and quality using spray equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning of equipment.
• Follow safety and PPE rules in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in industrial painting techniques.
• Experience using spray guns, air tools, and hand tools.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane occasionally.
• Physical capability to lift, bend, twist, and stand for long periods.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow work instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in sandblasting and powder coating.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Work Here? We offer top-tier benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off for vacations and holidays, and life insurance with supplemental coverage. Our wellness programs and health resources ensure your well-being is a priority. External rankings place our benefits in the top 5% compared to peers.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a heavy manufacturing setting focused on forklift production. It involves fast-paced production lines for fabrication, painting, and assembly. The role requires physical work, including standing for most of the shift, lifting, bending, and repetitive motions. Emphasis is placed on safety procedures, quality standards, and meeting production targets. This is a hands-on, performance-driven role typical of an industrial plant.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berea, KY.

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 25, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Berea,KY.

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.