Painter

$17/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Entry-Level Industrial Painter to join our team in Omaha, NE. This position focuses on spray painting metal trusses and other structural components in a controlled shop environment. You’ll also assist with general shop duties and receive training in forklift and overhead crane operation.

ResponsibilitiesPrepare metal trusses and components for painting by cleaning, masking, and priming surfaces.Apply industrial coatings using a spray gun in accordance with safety and quality standards.Inspect painted parts for coverage, thickness, and finish quality.Assist in various shop tasks including material handling, staging, and cleanup.Learn to safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes for moving large components.Maintain painting equipment and ensure a clean, organized work area.Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).Essential SkillsPrevious forklift experiencePower tool operating experienceAbility to lift up to 75lbsAbility to learn painting and be surrounded by fumesPrevious manufacturing or production experienceAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience with an iron workerExperience with a band sawPrevious painting experienceWhy Work Here?

We offer paid training in industrial painting, forklift operation, and crane use. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage with growth potential, a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off and holidays. Join a team-oriented, safety-first workplace.

Work Environment

Our facility is a large building where we assemble trusses and production equipment, as well as refurbish trailers. It is a very open space, but it can be loud at times. The environment is non-climate controlled, meaning it can be cold in the winter and warm in the summer. With a total of 7 employees, there is a lot of individual work being performed, but candidates must also be willing to work as a team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, Nebraska.

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 Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 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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