HVAC Painter Team Lead — Lead, Prep & Finishing Expert

Aerotek; Arizona; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Mesa, AZ is hiring a Painter Team Lead to oversee a 5+ painter crew and drive high-quality HVAC painting and finishing. You will guide color selection, prep, foaming, and coating applications, while coaching junior painters to improve skills and output.

The role focuses on process optimization, safety, and adherence to environmental standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with occasional overtime and a contract-to-hire pathway.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lead or management experience in painting or coatings.
• Knowledge of painting techniques, coatings, and durable finishes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, environmental controls, and PPE in industrial painting.
• Spanish speaking candidates are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 5+ painters, coach and train staff.
• Manage preparation, painting, foaming, and finishing of HVAC systems.
• Design painting systems and select coatings for materials/environments.
• Mentor Painter 1s and Painter 2s with guidance and training.
• Inspect HVAC components to determine painting approach and methods.
• Coordinate painting schedules and optimize resource use.
• Perform complex painting tasks including detailing and high-durability coatings.
• Conduct quality control inspections for aesthetics, function, and durability.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, environmental regs, and safety protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment with preventive maintenance.
• Stay current with new painting technologies and implement improvements.
• Follow instructions under supervision of senior painters and lean guidelines.

Skills

Lead/management experience

Painting techniques

Read technical specs

Problem-solving

Safety regulations

Spanish language

Tools

Spray gun setup

Paint booth operations

Job description

Aerotek in Mesa, AZ is hiring a Painter Team Lead to oversee a 5+ painter crew and drive high-quality HVAC painting and finishing. You will guide color selection, prep, foaming, and coating applications, while coaching junior painters to improve skills and output.

The role focuses on process optimization, safety, and adherence to environmental standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with occasional overtime and a contract-to-hire pathway.