Precision Painter III: Aerospace & Automotive Finishing

Trillium Staffing; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking an experienced Painter III to prepare surfaces and apply primers and paints to a wide range of manufactured parts. The role requires hands-on experience with surface prep, paint mixing, spray application, and curing processes to meet quality specifications.

The candidate should have 5–10 years in a paint shop, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with primers/paints of gloss, semi-gloss, and flat finishes.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in a paint shop environment, aerospace or automotive preferred.
• Experience mixing and preparing primers and paints (gloss, semi-gloss, flat).
• Basic understanding of blueprints/engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean surfaces by sanding and solvents.
• Mask designated surfaces before painting.
• Load and unload parts onto paint racks.
• Mix and prepare primers and paints according to instructions.
• Verify surface treatment before priming/painting.
• Apply primers and paints using spray equipment on various parts.
• Operate curing ovens and monitor temperatures and curing cycles.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure quality.
• Maintain paint booth equipment and filters.
• Follow safety and company procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprints understanding

Primer/paint application

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Trillium Staffing is seeking an experienced Painter III to prepare surfaces and apply primers and paints to a wide range of manufactured parts. The role requires hands-on experience with surface prep, paint mixing, spray application, and curing processes to meet quality specifications.

The candidate should have 5–10 years in a paint shop, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with primers/paints of gloss, semi-gloss, and flat finishes.