Contract-to-Hire Industrial Painter Helper

Aerotek; Millington (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aerotek in Millington, MD is seeking a Painter Helper to prepare surfaces, sand, and remove coatings, then apply paint and industrial coatings on products and equipment. You will follow SOPs, monitor curing, and support production goals in a clean, safe manufacturing setting.

The role requires at least one year of industrial painting experience and a high school diploma or GED. You will work onsite, wear PPE, and contribute to quality, safety, and productivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of industrial and production painting experience in manufacturing required.
• Experience in preparing and finishing surfaces, including sanding, cleaning, and removing coatings for repainting.
• Experience in applying paint and industrial coatings and operating, cleaning, and maintaining painting tools and production equipment.
• Experience in inspecting painted products and identifying coating defects.
• Knowledge of manufacturing workflows and quality standards.
• Ability to follow work instructions, SOPs, safety procedures, and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting through cleaning, sanding, and coating removal processes.
• Sand products and components prior to paint application.
• Clean surfaces to ensure proper coating adhesion and finish quality.
• Remove old coatings and prepare surfaces for refinishing as required.
• Apply paint and industrial coatings to products, components, and equipment.
• Follow established work instructions, painting procedures, and production processes.
• Monitor paint curing and drying processes to ensure coating specifications are achieved.
• Move completed products to inspection and the next stage of production.
• Inspect finished surfaces and coatings to verify quality standards are met.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of painting equipment and tools.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.
• Support production schedules and daily manufacturing goals.
• Meet quality expectations while maintaining productivity standards.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and production leaders to support operational objectives.
• Perform assigned production duties as needed to support business requirements.
• Available to work overtime, including before or after scheduled shifts and/or weekends, as required to support production and customer commitments.

Skills

Industrial painting experience

Surface preparation

Paint application

Coating inspection

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Painting tools

Job description

Aerotek in Millington, MD is seeking a Painter Helper to prepare surfaces, sand, and remove coatings, then apply paint and industrial coatings on products and equipment. You will follow SOPs, monitor curing, and support production goals in a clean, safe manufacturing setting.

The role requires at least one year of industrial painting experience and a high school diploma or GED. You will work onsite, wear PPE, and contribute to quality, safety, and productivity.