Industrial Painter

Industrial Painter

The Painter will be responsible for preparing and painting steel and aluminum trailers and containers. This includes bodywork, paint mixing, application, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

• Prepare surfaces through sanding and metal preparation for optimal paint adhesion.
• Apply paint using spray systems and other tools.
• Repair paint flaws to maintain quality standards.
• Mix and handle paints and solvents safely.
• Maintain and clean paint booths and storage areas.
• Handle hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
• Operate lifts, scaffolding, and reclamation systems safely.
• Collaborate effectively with vendors and internal teams.

• Experience with large manufacturing painting.
• Proficiency in using metallic paints and clear coats.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data sheets and safety documents.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Effective communication and multitasking abilities.
• Forklift certification is a plus (training provided if needed).

• Experience in industrial painting and paint preparation.
• Skillful use of spray guns and handling of industrial paints.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is a first shift position, and you will be working in an industrial environment with equipment such as spray systems, lifts, and scaffolding.

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha, NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.

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.