Painter Helper Nights
8 days ago
Houston
Job DescriptionJob Title: Painter Helper – Night Shift Job Description This role supports a manufacturing facility that produces custom-engineered electrical equipment by assisting in the powder coating and painting operations. You will work in the paint area adjacent to the machine shop, both inside and outside of the paint booth, to prepare, paint, and finish fabricated sheet metal components used in electrical cabinets. The position involves hands-on industrial painting, powder coating, and general labor tasks in a fast-paced production environment on the night shift. Responsibilities • Assist with painting, powder coating, and spraying fabricated sheet metal parts for electrical cabinets using spray guns and related equipment., • Work inside and outside of the paint booth in the paint area adjacent to the machine shop to support ongoing production., • Mix and apply paint and coatings in correct ratios according to specifications to ensure proper coverage and finish quality., • Prepare parts for painting by sanding, cleaning, masking, and performing other paint prep activities as required., • Support blasting and sandblasting operations to clean and profile parts prior to coating., • Move materials and parts throughout the shop, including loading and unloading parts for painting, blasting, and curing., • Test paint and coating applications for appropriate thickness and adhesion, including calculating and verifying film thickness (mils) as needed., • Assist with coating applications involving different epoxies and powder coatings to meet product and customer requirements., • Perform general labor duties in the paint and production areas, including cleanup, organization, and assisting other team members as needed., • Follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working with paints, coatings, blasting equipment, and in the paint booth., • Work effectively in a busy, fast-paced production environment and support continuous workflow on the night shift., • Collaborate with machine operators, fabricators, quality control, material handlers, and other team members to meet production schedules.Essential Skills, • At least 1 year of industrial painting experience in a manufacturing environment., • Ability to assist with painting, blasting, and prepping parts for coating., • Hands-on experience with industrial painting techniques, including spray painting and spray gun operation., • Experience working in a paint booth and handling industrial paint and coatings., • Comfort performing general labor duties such as material handling, paint prep, and shop support., • Manufacturing experience in a production setting (non-refinery)., • Ability to work night shift hours from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with frequent 50–60 hour workweeks., • Capability to work safely in a fast-paced, busy production environment., • Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing for long periods, lifting, and moving materials.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • Extensive industrial paint experience beyond the minimum requirement., • Experience with blasting and sandblasting equipment and processes., • Familiarity working with different epoxies and coating systems., • Hands-on powder coating experience, including powder application and curing processes., • Ability to calculate and verify coating thickness (mils) to meet specifications., • Background in related areas such as auto body painting, construction painting, or spray painting., • Experience with coating, assembly, and general production work in a manufacturing shop.Why Work Here? The company emphasizes taking care of its employees and fostering a supportive, family-oriented culture. Team members enjoy regular catered meals and community events hosted on weekends, creating opportunities to connect and build relationships beyond daily work. The organization actively participates in community outreach and offers opportunities to individuals seeking a second chance. With a rapidly growing operation and expanding facilities, employees can be part of a dynamic environment with long-term stability and room for growth. Work Environment The role is based in a medium-sized, very clean and organized shop that is one of several facilities within a larger operation. The paint area sits adjacent to a busy machine shop, where approximately 15 people work per shift, including machine operators, fabricators, quality control staff, material handlers, and leadership. The shop is non-climate-controlled with open bay doors and numerous fans to improve airflow. It is a fast-paced production environment with high activity and frequent overtime, where working 50–60 hours per week is very common and it is rare to work only 40 hours. The night shift runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Appropriate work attire includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses, with additional personal protective equipment used as required for painting, blasting, and coating tasks. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/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 Houston,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.