Painter

Job Title: Facilities Technician – Industrial Painter
Job Description

This year-long contract role focuses on industrial painting to support building upgrades across large manufacturing plants. You will prepare and paint ceilings, columns, and other structural elements using industrial coatings and spray equipment, contributing directly to facility improvements and modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial painting on building structures, including columns, ceilings, and other plant surfaces as part of facility uplift projects.
• Carry out thorough paint preparation, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface conditioning to ensure proper adhesion and a high-quality finish.
• Mix paints and coatings according to specified ratios and product requirements, ensuring correct color, consistency, and performance.
• Operate spray guns and related industrial painting equipment safely and efficiently for both dryfall ceiling paint and wet spray applications.
• Apply dryfall ceiling paint to overhead and high surfaces in the plant, following safety protocols and quality standards.
• Perform wet spray painting on building columns and other designated areas, maintaining consistent coverage and finish.
• Work in and around paint booths and designated painting areas, following all safety, ventilation, and cleanliness requirements.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects, runs, or incomplete coverage and perform touch-ups or rework as needed.
• Maintain painting tools, spray guns, hoses, and equipment in good working condition, including cleaning and basic troubleshooting.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, work orders, and project specifications to meet production schedules and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure efficient workflow across projects.
• Support training efforts by sharing knowledge and, when requested, helping to train other team members in painting techniques and safe equipment use.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and safe handling of paints and chemicals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, disposing of materials and waste in accordance with plant policies.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of industrial painting experience.
• Hands-on experience with paint preparation, including sanding, masking, and surface cleaning.
• Ability to mix paints and coatings accurately according to product specifications.
• Proficiency in using spray guns for industrial painting applications.
• Experience working in or around paint booths and controlled painting environments.
• Understanding of industrial painting processes, including dryfall ceiling paint and wet spray applications.
• Capability to follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to read and follow basic work instructions and production requirements.
• Physical ability to work on feet for extended periods and perform tasks that may involve overhead work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with auto body or similar high-finish painting environments.
• Familiarity with sanding techniques and surface finishing for industrial coatings.
• Comfort working with various industrial painting tools and equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Willingness and ability to help train other team members on painting processes and equipment use.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality finishes.
• Reliability and punctuality in a full-time, contract role.

Why Work Here?

Join a large, stable manufacturing operation that offers steady work and the opportunity to grow your industrial painting skills on a year-long contract. You will work in an environment that is actively investing in automation and equipment upgrades, creating opportunities to learn new technologies and advance your career. The organization values long-term growth, offers room for advancement, and provides the chance to contribute to meaningful facility improvements within a major industrial employer.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large manufacturing plant environment focused on trailer production and facility upgrades. You will work Monday through Friday from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the possibility of occasional weekend work depending on project needs. The work takes place on the production floor and in facility areas such as ceilings, columns, and structural surfaces, using industrial spray guns, paint mixing equipment, and paint booths. The environment is industrial and can be noisy, with ongoing production and equipment operation. You will follow all safety guidelines, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment suitable for painting and working around industrial machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Stoughton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stoughton,WI.

Application Deadline

This 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.

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