Join our team as a Painter Helper in the powder coater shop of a company specializing in custom-engineered electrical gear for the energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors. You will work in the paint area adjacent to the machine shop, both inside and outside of a paint booth. Your main tasks will involve painting, powder coating, and spraying fabricated sheet metal for electrical cabinets. You will mix paint in specified ratios and ensure it meets thickness and adherence standards. Additionally, you will assist with moving materials and performing various tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
This company is committed to taking care of its employees, offering regular catered meals and hosting community events on weekends. As a family-oriented and second-chance employer, the company engages in community outreach regularly and is experiencing rapid growth.
Work Environment
The work environment is a medium-sized shop, one of four facilities, that is clean and organized. Although non-climate controlled, it features open bay doors and ample fans. It is a fast-paced production shop with about 15 people per shift, including machine operators, fabricators, QC personnel, material handlers, and managers. You will work the night shift, Monday to Friday from 6:00pm to 6:00am, with common work hours of 50-60 hours per week. Safety gear includes steel-toed shoes, jeans, work shirt, and safety glasses.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/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 Houston,TX.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
About Aerotek:
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.