Job Title: Sandblaster Paint Sprayer

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Production Supervisor, this position is responsible for sandblasting and preparing parts for paint, as well as spraying liquid paint on prepped and designated parts while wearing an OSHA-approved respirator. You will develop an understanding of the company, its policies, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret instructions from assembly drawings.

• Inspect parts for adherence to specifications.

• Perform minor assembly as necessary to apply primer, topcoat paint, and any spray-applied coatings.

• Move parts to be painted in and out of the paint booth.

• Compute mixture ratios to mix paint materials.

• Select and mix coating liquid to produce the required color.

• Ensure technical specifications and quality standards are met at all levels.

• Complete all required paperwork.

• Operate Class B forklifts.

• Follow and comply with all safety regulations and practices.

• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

• Collaborate effectively with team members.

• Advocate for lean culture through waste elimination, continuous improvement, and customer-focused quality.

• Order paint and paint supplies.

• Investigate and test new types of paint and supplies, making recommendations for purchase.

• Assist in preparing bids for sub-contract painting work.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of painting experience.

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.

• Experience in spray painting vehicle components and completed units using industrial coatings such as epoxy primers and polyurethane topcoats.

• Ability to identify corrosion and determine appropriate removal methods.

• Understanding of the principles of painting equipment and ability to clean/maintain such equipment.

• Experience in metal preparation including cleaning, sanding, and bead blasting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial paint, auto body, and paint spray techniques.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy significant overtime opportunities, with built-in 10 hours of overtime and the potential for up to 15 hours per week.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift opportunity, Monday - Friday, 6am-4:30pm, with overtime available on weekends. Weekend work is more likely towards the end of the month when trucks are due for completion and delivery. The company manufactures Boom Trucks and Aerial Work Platforms, providing high-value lifting solutions for general contractors, sign erectors, roofers, crane rental operations, specialty services, and precast services.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of GEORGETOWN, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00

• 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 GEORGETOWN,TX.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 11, 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.