• Clean, sand, and apply chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting.
• Mix and thin paint or other coatings to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts.
• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted.
• Spray specified amount of thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings onto prepared surfaces using spray equipment.
• Perform maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
• Strip, mask, and apply insignias, symbols, designs, or other markings on aircraft according to blueprints or specifications, using stencils patterns, measuring instruments, brushes, or spray equipment.
• Regulate controls on equipment to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
• Set up portable ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding prior to painting.
• Ensure that proper documentation is made on training records for training received, and signed by the Lead or Manager.
• Operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted.
• Perform duties of the Lead Painter in their absence.

• 1-5+ years of experience in painting, particularly aircraft painting.
• Experience with commercial aircraft larger than a CRJ 900, Boeing 777, and Airbus.
• Proficiency in painting, paint prep, paint gun operation, sanding, and masking.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Basic set of tools required.
• Compliance with FAA Requirements

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, life insurance (STD & LTD), accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee wellness program, a 401(k) plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and an employee assistance program.

Work Environment

The role requires standing for extended periods, frequent walking, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, and crouching. Occasionally, kneeling, balancing, lifting and carrying weight up to 50 pounds is required. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are necessary. Corrected vision and hearing to normal range are also required. You will operate spray painting equipment, power tools, mixing equipment, measuring instruments, brushes, ladders, stands, lifts, ventilators, exhaust units, and scaffolding. You will work base wide with potential exposure to high-intensity noise levels, extreme temperature changes, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, and moving machinery. Protective equipment such as goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, respirators, dust masks, safety harnesses, and protective clothing is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marana, Arizona.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $33.00/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 Marana,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2025.

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.