Paint Prepper

The role involves performing body preparation on truck utility bodies, platforms, dumps, and other vehicle bodies. The candidate will be responsible for following directions and processes as instructed by the Painting Manager. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including production, sales, and operators, is essential to ensure vehicles are prepared and painted accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform body preparation on various vehicle bodies, including trucks, platforms, and dumps.
• Follow directions and processes as instructed by the Painting Manager.
• Work effectively and efficiently with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate vehicle preparation and painting.
• Ensure limited mistakes and rework by showcasing attention to detail.
• Confidently use hand and power tools for vehicle preparation.

• 1-3+ years of paint prep experience.
• 1+ years of experience working with hand and power tools.

• Experience in general assembly, installation, grinding, and sanding is a plus.

Join a dynamic team where collaboration and efficiency are key. Experience a supportive work environment with opportunities to develop your skills in a hands-on setting.

Work Environment

Work takes place in an open-air shop environment, complemented by a yard area for staging and installation. The team consists of roughly 10-12 members, providing a collaborative and supportive environment. The shift runs Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential overtime as needed.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

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 Stockton,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.