Job Description
Job DescriptionPainterJob Summary
We are seeking a skilled Painter to join our team, responsible for priming, painting, and finishing vehicles using spray equipment and manual techniques. This role involves masking, preparing parts, performing light bodywork, and maintaining all paint‑related equipment to ensure consistent, high‑quality results. Candidates should bring strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a production team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prime, paint, and touch up vehicles using power spray equipment and brushes.
- Mask, unmask, and adjust masking to meet quality and specification requirements.
- Clean, wash, condition, and prepare parts; perform light bodywork as needed.
- Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust, and reassemble paint‑line equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Flush tanks, hoses, and spray guns during color changeovers.
- Mix paints to correct color, viscosity, consistency, and formula specifications.
- Conduct titrations and adjust chemicals in paint, zinc, or other processes.
- Apply decals, stencils, rust‑proofing, and other required finishes.
- Maintain work area and equipment, including performing preventative maintenance tasks.
- Inspect products before, during, and after the paint process to ensure they meet specifications.
- Transport, move, or guide parts, subassemblies, or assemblies throughout the paint workflow.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 6+ months of painting experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, equipment, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
- Strong mathematical skills for mixing ratios, measurements, and titrations.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot paint equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year of automotive, heavy vehicle, or industrial painting experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial production, or automotive body shop environments.
Why Work With Us
- Competitive benefits package
- $1.75/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift schedules
- $1,500 sign‑on bonus paid throughout the first year for new full‑time hires
- Opportunity for growth, development, and long‑term career advancement
Work Environment
- Work performed inside paint booths with strong paint odors and high temperatures.
- Full paint suit and respirator required; minimal facial hair needed for proper respirator fit.
- Dress code: jeans, steel‑toed boots, and a clean work shirt.
- Culture supports both independent work and team collaboration.
- Overtime currently minimal, with future expectations of 40–45 hours per week once fully staffed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of McConnellsburg, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $47320.00 - $54912.00/yr.
Sign On Bonus: Eligible for full time employees (Contractors would be eligible upon conversion) $1,500 Total $500 @ 3 months of employment $500 @ 6 months of employment $500 @ 12 months of employment
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in McConnellsburg,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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.
Company Description
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.