Paint Prepper

Paint Prep Technician

Shift: 3AM - 1:30PM

Monday - Thursday with OT Fridays.

OT is encouraged and benefit of this position.

Weekly Pay

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing parts for industrial painting and coating processes in a large manufacturing environment. You will support lean and 6S initiatives, ensure parts meet quality specifications, and help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area while learning and applying a variety of paint preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned Lean and 6S initiatives, including organizing, cleaning, and standardizing the work area.
• Prepare parts for painting by wiping them down, sanding, and applying caulking where and if needed.
• Use spray equipment, air wands, and related tools to remove debris and prepare surfaces for industrial paint and powder coating processes.
• Verify that prepared parts meet company specifications and quality standards before moving them to the next stage.
• Troubleshoot issues in the preparation process, identify discrepancies, and clearly communicate any problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Recommend improvements to preparation procedures and workflows to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and keep coworkers aware of any potential hazards in the work area.
• Follow all Safety, Health, Environment, and Hazardous Waste rules, procedures, and responsibilities.
• Practice good housekeeping at all times and actively seek opportunities for 6S improvements.
• Support other projects and responsibilities as assigned at the company’s discretion.

Essential Skills

• Experience with industrial painting or paint preparation in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with paint prep activities such as sanding, wiping parts down, and basic surface preparation.
• Ability to use spray guns, paint sprayers, or similar equipment for industrial painting processes.
• Familiarity with working in or around paint booths and blasting or sandblasting operations.
• Understanding of industrial paint, powder coat, and powder coating processes.
• Ability to follow detailed specifications and quality standards when preparing parts.
• Strong awareness of safety practices in an industrial environment, including safe handling of materials and equipment.
• High levels of coachability and ownership, with a willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using an air wand to spray off parts is a plus but not required.
• Auto body paint prep or industrial paint work is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Lean and 6S principles and practices.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and suggest practical enhancements.
• Strong communication skills to report issues and discrepancies clearly.
• Dependable work habits and a proactive approach to maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Available offerings include multiple medical plan options such as PPO, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account choices, along with dental and vision coverage. Team members can also access prescription benefits, a wellness program, an employee assistance program, disability benefits, basic life and AD&D insurance, and other insurance coverages. Paid time off and company-paid holidays provide meaningful opportunities for rest and personal time, while a 401(k) plan supports long-term financial planning.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large industrial manufacturing facility that operates as an air-conditioned environment for most tasks. Some duties may require going outside to the yard to retrieve or move materials, where conditions are not air conditioned. The setting involves working around industrial painting, powder coating, blasting, and paint booth operations, with appropriate safety procedures and protective equipment in place. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to 6S and safety standards throughout the workday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

The 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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.