Industrial Painter

Aerotek; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Automotive Bodywork and Painter for a Fremont, NE operation. This role emphasizes automotive paint, bodywork, and finishing with experience using grinders and spray equipment to achieve quality surfaces.

The position offers several levels of paint tech roles with wages from $22–$30/hr and a stated annual pay range of $49,920 to $62,400 depending on experience. This is a fully onsite, permanent job at the Fremont facility with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of automotive painting or paint prep experience.
• Experience with dual-action sanders and grinders.
• Ability to mix primers and coatings per specs.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA standards for painting.
• Ability to read blueprints related to paint specifications.

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect parts prior to painting for proper surface condition.
• Prepare products for final paint, including sanding and masking.
• Mix coatings using reducer and catalyst per specifications.
• Spray primers and sealers to ensure proper coverage.
• Apply color and clear coats with spray equipment.
• Identify and correct paint defects such as runs.
• Maintain spray equipment and paint booth cleanliness.
• Handle hazardous waste following safety procedures.
• Follow spill response and evacuation procedures.
• Work safely in non-temperature-controlled environments.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.

Skills

Automotive painting

Paint prep

Sanding & grinding

Color matching

OSHA/EPA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Automotive Bodywork & Automotive Painter

We are seeking individuals with extensive experience in automotive bodywork and automotive paint. Need to be experienced with grinders. Higher wage if you have experience doing Bondo work.

If you have experience as an automotive painter - We have several levels of paint techs paying from $22-$30/hr.

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect parts prior to painting to ensure proper surface condition and adhesion.

• Prepare products for final paint, including sanding, masking, and other surface preparation activities.

• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct ratios using color mixture equipment and following specifications.

• Spray primers and sealers using an air paint system to achieve proper coverage and adhesion.

• Apply color and clear coatings with spray equipment to meet coverage, gloss, and finish standards.

• Identify and correct errors in paint application, such as runs, sags, or improper coverage.

• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards, including cleaning and routine upkeep (excluding mechanical repair).

• Maintain paint booth cleanliness, perform filter changes, and accurately complete log sheets.

• Handle hazardous waste properly by placing materials in designated containers and following safety procedures.

• Understand and follow spill response procedures and the facility evacuation plan.

• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of debris to support safety and efficiency.

• Use dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools for surface preparation and finishing.

• Operate paint guns, including disassembly and reassembly for cleaning and maintenance to ensure optimal performance.

• Follow OSHA and EPA standards related to industrial painting, hazardous materials, and workplace safety.

• Communicate professionally with team members and supervisors and follow written and verbal directions.

• Work collaboratively in a team environment, supporting coworkers to meet production and quality goals.

• Participate in interviews or skill assessments related to industrial painting and take part in shop tours as needed for onboarding.

Essential Skills

• Experience in industrial or automotive painting, including paint prep; level 1 typically requires around 1 year of relevant experience.

• Hands-on experience painting within manufacturing, auto body, or similar environments (such as automotive or airplane painting).

• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools safely and effectively.

• Full knowledge of quality requirements needed to produce acceptable finish paint on industrial vehicles and parts.

• Ability to mix primers and other paint products according to specifications or willingness to learn these procedures.

• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards applicable to industrial painting and hazardous material handling.

• Knowledge of operation of paint guns, including disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and maintaining optimal performance.

• Ability to communicate professionally and follow written and verbal directions.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

• Capability to perform frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 40 pounds without assistance.

• Ability to work with arms above the head and from ladders or scaffolding for extended periods.

• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.

• Ability to work in nontemperature-controlled environments, including temperatures above 95 degrees.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred 1-year experience in automotive paint preparation.

• Preferred high school diploma or GED.

• Experience with industrial painting processes, including spray gun operation and paint booth work.

• Experience in auto body painting, airplane painting, or paint manufacturing is beneficial.

• Experience with sanding, sandblasting, powder coating, and general coating applications.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints related to parts and paint specifications.

• General labor experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Familiarity with paint sprayers, spray guns, and paint booth operations.

• Ability to learn and adhere to standard operating procedures for paint mixing and application.

• Comfort working in a structured skill-level system (entry, advanced, master) with opportunities to progress.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive, growth-oriented culture that values skill development and career progression. The organization offers military-friendly employment practices, education reimbursement, and clear career development opportunities, including the chance to relocate to other locations within the broader network. Medical, dental, and vision benefits begin on day one, helping you maintain health and security from the start. The environment encourages learning, advancement through defined levels, and long-term professional growth.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy manufacturing environment with approximately 160 hourly employees working on the floor at one time. The facility has expanded multiple times and is larger on the inside than it appears from the outside, providing ample space for production and paint operations. Team sizes typically range from 6 to 15 people, creating a collaborative, shop-floor atmosphere. The schedule currently runs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with mandatory Fridays for the foreseeable future to meet production demands and staffing needs. The role involves frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, as well as working with arms above the head and from elevated positions. You must be able to regularly lift and move 40 pounds without assistance and operate all required protective safety equipment. Work areas are not temperature-controlled, and you should be comfortable working in temperatures exceeding 95 degrees. Painting is performed in and around paint booths using spray equipment, hand tools, sanders, grinders, and other industrial tools, with strict adherence to safety, cleanliness, and hazardous waste handling procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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