Entry Level Painter

Job Title: PainterJob Description
As a Painter, you will be responsible for maintaining the powder storage area and ensuring all surfaces are free from defects before moving materials to the conveyor line work area. You will be involved in selecting and attaching the appropriate-sized hanging rods, unloading components, and performing visual inspections to ensure complete paint coverage and quality standards. Your role will include touching up minor paint defects and organizing completed work for delivery to the next production department.
Responsibilities

• Maintain the powder storage area and move materials to the conveyor line work area.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure all surfaces are free from defects.
• Select and attach appropriate-sized hanging rods based on line speed, color change requirements, and part size/quantity.
• Unload components and ensure complete paint coverage and adherence to quality standards.
• Touch up minor paint defects as required.
• Stack completed work on pallets or hand trucks, apply appropriate ID tags, and deliver materials to the next specified production department.
• Lift and move items up to 75 lbs. while performing duties.
• Engage in standing, walking, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and climbing as required by the job.
• Receive daily direction and support from the Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Perform all work following acceptable quality standards and safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
• Keep work area, tools, and equipment neat, clean, and orderly.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in painting.
• Experience in spray-painting preparation and application procedures.
• Working knowledge of modern powder booth functions using powder coating equipment.
• Ability to read and write, follow written instructions, and complete job-related paperwork.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with assembly, blueprint and schematic reading, hand tools, mechanical assembly, and tape measure usage.
• Experience in packing, unloading, and warehouse inventory.
• Stand up forklift experience.

Why Work Here?
Join a safety-first team with reliable hours and hands-on training to help you grow into higher-skilled, higher-pay roles. The company recognizes effort and provides tools to build a career, not just do a job. Enjoy predictable shifts, advancement paths with milestone reviews, and a clean, well-maintained facility.
Work Environment
The work environment can get hot but is very organized. Employees are expected to wear appropriate attire for the conditions and follow safety protocols.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warwick, RI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Warwick,RI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 15, 2026.

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.