Painting Technician

Kelly Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 56,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Job summary

Kelly Services in Dallas is seeking a Painting Technician to join a premier manufacturing client. You will prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and inspect finished work to maintain quality and safety.

This role offers a day shift with potential overtime, and opportunities to work with a wide range of painting equipment while growing hands-on skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or warehouse painting.
• Knowledge of painting materials, surface preparation, spray painting, and equipment maintenance.
• Able to read and follow work orders and safety instructions accurately.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, climb ladders, and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, and priming for painting or coating applications.
• Applying paints, stains, varnishes, sealants, and protective coatings to walls, ceilings, floors, doors, shelving, equipment, and manufactured ovens using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Inspecting painted surfaces and performing necessary touch-ups or repairs to maintain appearance and safety.
• Mixing and matching paint colors according to specifications and maintaining painting tools and equipment.
• Following all safety procedures related to chemicals, ladders, lifts, and scaffolding.
• Cleaning and organizing work areas, and reporting maintenance and supply needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading work orders

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray equipment

Job description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking a Painting Technician to work at a premier manufacturing client in Dallas, TX. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour

Shift: 7:30am- 4:00pm Monday-Friday Evening, weekend, or overtime work may be required

Why you should apply to be Painting Technician:

• Competitive pay rate at $18.50 per hour

• Work with a recognized industry leader in manufacturing and facility maintenance

• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with a wide range of painting equipment and techniques

• Supportive environment focused on safety and professional growth

What’s a typical day as Painting Technician? You’ll be:

• Preparing surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, and priming for painting or coating applications

• Applying paints, stains, varnishes, sealants, and protective coatings to walls, ceilings, floors, doors, shelving, equipment, and manufactured ovens using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment

• Inspecting painted surfaces and performing necessary touch‑ups or repairs to maintain appearance and safety

• Mixing and matching paint colors according to specifications and maintaining painting tools and equipment

• Following all safety procedures related to chemicals, ladders, lifts, and scaffolding

• Cleaning and organizing work areas, and reporting maintenance and supply needs

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

• Bring experience in commercial, industrial, or warehouse painting

• Are knowledgeable about painting materials, surface preparation, spray painting, and equipment maintenance

• Can read and follow work orders and safety instructions accurately

• Are able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, climb ladders, and work at heights

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, time management, teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Are comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor warehouse environments with exposure to paint fumes, dust, and fluctuating temperatures

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.