Job Information
Aerotek Aerospace Painter in Decatur, Alabama
Job Title: Aerospace Painter
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Painter to join our team and work independently in our brand new paint shop. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace painting, including CARC painting, and be familiar with MIL-PRF standards. This role involves sanding, blasting, surface preparation, quality control, and paint mixing. The painter will work in a 16x16x60 paint booth and must be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision, as no training will be provided.
Responsibilities
Perform sanding, blasting, and surface preparation of aerospace components.
Execute painting tasks including CARC painting, ensuring adherence to MIL-PRF standards.
Conduct quality control inspections to maintain high standards of painting quality.
Mix paints and coatings as required for specific projects.
Operate spray guns, paint guns, and other painting equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment within the paint booth.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Essential Skills
Extensive experience in aerospace painting.
Familiarity with MIL-PRF standards (preferred).
Expertise in CARC painting.
Proficiency in sanding, blasting, surface preparation, and paint mixing.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with other team members.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with industrial painting.
Knowledge of powder coating processes.
Ability to use spray guns, paint guns, and paint sprayers.
Experience with surface grinding.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a great company culture within a locally owned aerospace company. Benefit from working in a clean and organized environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized.
Work Environment
Work in a clean and organized paint shop. The work environment is non-climate controlled, but efforts are made to manage the temperature.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, Alabama.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.