Paint Technician

Job Title: Paint Technician

Job Description

The Paint Technician is responsible for the adjustment, setup, and maintenance of machine and equipment parameters. This role ensures the proper functioning of all machinery and equipment while adhering to safety practices, safeguarding both self and team members from potential injuries. The Paint Technician collaborates with various departments to ensure timely and cost-effective production of quality products. The position operates on the 2nd Shift, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage shift operations and training of operators and utilities.
• Act as the lead when the supervisor is absent.
• Coordinate workflow throughout the department.
• Adjust, perform preventive maintenance, and monitor machines to ensure product control.
• Coordinate and advise on product and production issues with peers across shifts.
• Provide technical expertise and collaborate with other departments to ensure quality, productivity, and inspection procedures align with department needs.
• Participate in company programs such as communications and job training.
• Comply with all company rules and regulations.
• Set, troubleshoot, and adjust paint and secondary equipment.
• Complete all applicable reports.
• Verify and change process setups to ensure products meet design intent and customer specifications.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience in mechanical aptitude and use of hand tools.
• Experience in maintenance, paint equipment setup, and operation of paint equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Experience setting up and operating manufacturing equipment, including tool room equipment, mills, lathes, presses, injection molding machines, saws, etc.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to walk for the entire work shift.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
• Ability to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Capability to work from heights with proper PPE.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers great benefits and paid time off once direct. The company boasts a people-first culture and invests in employees by covering costs for molding certifications after going direct. Additionally, employees can enjoy various events and appreciation initiatives.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.90/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 Vicksburg,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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.