Lead Painter - 2nd Shift (HVAC/Industrial Coatings)

Aerotek; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Painter in Mesa, AZ for a permanent, fully onsite role. The position runs 5pm–4am Monday through Thursday, offering hourly pay between $27 and $30 and comprehensive benefits.

You’ll work in an automotive/industrial environment painting HVAC components, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Responsibilities include leading prep, painting, finishing tasks, mentoring junior painters, and optimizing painting processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive/truck or boat painting environments.
• Proficient with spray guns, paint mixing and system cleaning.
• Ability to work wearing a respirator and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation, painting, foaming and finishing of HVAC systems and components, ensuring high-quality work.
• Design and develop painting systems and procedures for HVAC projects, selecting coatings for different materials and environments.
• Coach and mentor Painter 1s and Painter 2s, providing guidance and training.
• Inspect HVAC components to determine the best approach for painting, including surface prep and coating selection.
• Manage and coordinate painting schedules for timely project completion and resource use.
• Perform complex painting tasks, including detailing, high-durability coatings and protective finishes.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure surfaces meet aesthetic, functional and durability requirements.
• Ensure painting work complies with quality standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment with preventive maintenance.
• Stay current with new painting technologies and best practices and implement improvements.
• Follow lean manufacturing guidelines and provide continuous improvement suggestions.

Skills

Paint systems

Paint shop

Painting

Paint booth

Body shop

Automotive

Auto body

Tools

Spray gun

Masking

Paint booth equipment

Respirator

Job description

Aerotek is hiring a Painter in Mesa, AZ for a permanent, fully onsite role. The position runs 5pm–4am Monday through Thursday, offering hourly pay between $27 and $30 and comprehensive benefits.

You’ll work in an automotive/industrial environment painting HVAC components, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Responsibilities include leading prep, painting, finishing tasks, mentoring junior painters, and optimizing painting processes.