Job Title: Painter
Job Description

Start to finish fire truck production. In the paint department, you could be bonding and metal finishing/grinding to get the body and smaller parts ready for paint, washing the trucks to get them ready for paint prep, prepping with taping parts off, spraying on primer, touch-up paint, grinding, and touching up parts that were painted incorrectly, or finish painting. We mentor entry-level candidates and have a good progression laid out within the shop based on your skill level.

ResponsibilitiesBonding and metal finishing/grinding to prepare parts for paintingWashing trucks for paint prepPrepping with taping parts offSpraying on primer and touch-up paintGrinding and touching up incorrectly painted partsFinish painting fire trucksEssential Skills6+ months manufacturing experience in paint, fabrication, automotive, or machining environments using tools like grinders or sprayersExcellent attendance record (no terminations for attendance in the last 2 years)Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with sanding, painting, hand sanders, mechanical aptitude, paint prep, spray gun, industrial paint, and sandblastingPrevious paint experience masking, spraying, or preppingWhy Work Here?

When employees go direct, they receive a raise and three additional raises in their first year: one at 6 months, one in January, and one at the 12-month mark. After the first year, employees receive two raises annually. PTO starts at 16 hours, with an additional 108 hours earned in the first year (totaling 3 weeks with the initial 16 hours). Employees enjoy 11 paid holidays, very competitive health benefits, and 401k contributions.

Work Environment

Premier employer within the Fox Valley. We train and mentor entry-level candidates to grow into a career, but if you find an area you love, you can also stay in that area. Shift options include: 1st shift ASY: 4am-2pm Monday-Friday with mandatory overtime on Friday, 1st Shift IPP: 4:30am-2:30pm, 2nd Shift ASY: 2pm-12 midnight Monday-Friday with mandatory overtime on Friday and a $2/hour shift premium, 2nd Shift IPP: 2:30pm-12:30am, Early 4th Shift: Thursday-Saturday 4am-4pm (36 hours) with limited training and a $5/hour shift premium, and Late 4th Shift: Friday-Sunday 4am-4pm (36 hours) with limited training and a $6.50/hour shift premium.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.04 - $30.00/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 Appleton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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