Painter Helper

This role supports industrial painting operations by preparing surfaces, assisting with coating applications, and performing general labor in a busy shop environment. You will work on the 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., using hand tools and industrial equipment to ensure surfaces are properly cleaned, sanded, and ready for high-quality paint and coating application.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal and other industrial surfaces for painting by cleaning, scraping, masking, sanding, and using industrial grinders to remove rust and smooth surfaces.
• Assist with mixing, thinning, and preparing industrial paints, coatings, and primers according to specifications.
• Support coating application by helping set up and operate spray equipment under guidance, ensuring even and accurate coverage.
• Clean and maintain painting tools, spray guns, hoses, and abrasive blasting equipment to keep them in safe and reliable working condition.
• Load and unload materials, parts, and components, including moving heavy items as needed for production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by removing debris, organizing tools, and following shop housekeeping standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment while working with paints, coatings, and industrial equipment.
• Collaborate with team members and take direction from lead personnel to meet production schedules and quality expectations.

• Ability to lift and move 50–75 pounds frequently and perform physically demanding, heavy labor throughout the shift.
• Experience or strong comfort using basic hand tools for scraping, sanding, and general labor tasks.
• Comfort working in an industrial shop environment, including exposure to high temperatures during summer months.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Attention to detail when preparing surfaces to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and use appropriate protective equipment.

• Familiarity with industrial painting, paint prep, or surface preparation in a manufacturing or shop setting.
• Experience assisting with coating application using spray equipment.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning and maintaining spray guns, hoses, and abrasive blasting equipment.
• Previous general labor experience in an industrial or production environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction in a fast-paced setting.

You will join a hands-on industrial environment where your work directly supports production quality and efficiency. The role offers consistent 1st shift hours, opportunities to build skills in industrial painting and coatings, and the chance to grow your experience with tools and equipment used across manufacturing and fabrication settings. You will work with a team that values safety, reliability, and a strong work ethic, providing a solid foundation for long-term career development in industrial trades.

Work Environment

This position is based in an industrial shop environment on the 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You will work around industrial painting and surface preparation operations, including sanding, grinding, and spray application. The shop may be warm, especially during summer, and the work is physically demanding, involving frequent lifting of 50–75 pounds, standing for long periods, and performing repetitive motions. You will regularly use hand tools, industrial grinders, spray equipment, hoses, and abrasive blasting tools. Appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety while working with paints, coatings, and industrial machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Spartanburg,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 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.