Aerospace Painter

Job Title: Aerospace Painter

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing and painting aerospace and metal components using industrial coatings, including epoxies, lacquers, and chromate systems. You will perform detailed surface preparation, mix and apply paints to precise specifications, and ensure high-quality finishes that meet aerospace and industrial standards while working safely in a controlled paint booth environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply final paint color coats and top coats to aerospace and metal components according to specifications and quality standards.
• Prepare metal and aluminum surfaces for painting through sanding, grinding, and other paint-prep activities.
• Coat aluminum and other metal surfaces with appropriate primers, including chromate and bond primers, to ensure proper adhesion and corrosion protection.
• Mix paints, epoxies, resins, and lacquers to the correct ratios and viscosities, following technical data sheets and shop procedures.
• Operate paint sprayers and other industrial painting equipment to apply coatings evenly and consistently in a paint booth environment.
• Perform automotive-style and aerospace painting techniques as required for different parts and finishes.
• Change paints and clean equipment between jobs to avoid contamination and maintain finish quality.
• Inspect surfaces and coatings before, during, and after application to verify coverage, finish quality, and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain and replace paint booth filters as needed to ensure a clean, safe, and compliant painting environment.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators, and follow all safety procedures while working with paints, solvents, and coatings.
• Document work performed as required by shop practices, including materials used and processes followed.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate workflow, prioritize tasks, and meet production schedules.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as an aerospace painter, industrial painter, or automotive painter working with metal components.
• Hands-on experience with paint preparation, including sanding, grinding, and surface cleaning for metal and aluminum parts.
• Proficiency in mixing paints, epoxies, resins, and lacquers to specified ratios and consistencies.
• Ability to apply final color coats, top coats, and primers using paint sprayers in a paint booth environment.
• Knowledge of chromate primers, bond primers, and other aerospace or industrial coating systems.
• Familiarity with epoxy coatings and lacquer finishes for metal surfaces.
• Experience working with paint booths, including basic understanding of airflow, filtration, and contamination control.
• Capability to wear and work safely with a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
• Attention to detail to achieve consistent, high-quality finishes and detect surface imperfections.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including technical data sheets and shop procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Open to both automotive painting and aerospace or industrial painting environments.
• Experience using paint sprayers and related coating equipment in a production setting.
• Familiarity with coating aluminum surfaces specifically, including preparation and primer application.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices related to paints, solvents, and coatings.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in meeting production schedules and quality expectations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional, production-focused environment where craftsmanship and attention to detail are highly valued. The organization emphasizes safety, proper training, and the use of quality materials and equipment. You can develop and refine specialized painting skills across aerospace, industrial, and automotive-style applications while working with a team that values precision, consistency, and pride in workmanship.

Work Environment

This position operates in a dedicated paint environment that includes enclosed paint booths and industrial coating equipment. You will work with paints, epoxies, resins, lacquers, chromate primers, and other industrial coatings on metal and aluminum components. The role requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including a respirator, and adherence to safety and environmental procedures. The work involves standing for extended periods, handling tools for sanding and grinding, and working around ventilation and filtration systems, including maintaining paint booth filters. The setting is production-oriented, with a focus on cleanliness, controlled airflow, and proper handling of all coating materials.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardena, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Gardena,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.