**ENTRY-LEVEL HIRING!!! Painter Helper** **Job Description** Join a vibrant team in a large metal finishing facility in Costa Mesa, CA. We are seeking a dedicated Painter Helper for the **first shift,** working from 6am to 2:30pm. The Paint Helper plays a crucial role in supporting the paint department by preparing parts for operators. This involves pulling and mixing paint, filling out necessary paperwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of racking, un-racking, and part surface preparation processes. **Responsibilities** + Prepare and support the paint department by mixing and pulling paint as needed. + Assist with racking and un-racking of parts, ensuring their readiness for painting. + Stage and prepare orders in accordance with the facility's guidelines. + Fill out paperwork accurately to track the painting process. + Prepare the surface of parts to meet quality standards before painting. + Inspect in-process paint using tools such as duelscope. + Read and interpret basic sketches and blueprints to ensure accuracy. + Utilize inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometer, mechanical gauges, x-ray, and thickness gauges, to verify part specifications. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in paint preparation, mixing, and racking. + Ability to perform inspections using various tools and equipment. + Basic sketch and blueprint reading skills. + Familiarity with inspection equipment such as calipers and micrometers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a metal finishing or painting environment is advantageous. + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. **Why Work Here?** Our workplace offers a dynamic environment where teamwork and skill development are highly valued. We foster a culture that encourages growth and provides opportunities to enhance your expertise in metal finishing and painting processes. **Work Environment** This role operates in a large, well-equipped metal finishing facility during the first shift from 6am to 2:30pm. The environment is collaborative, and employees are encouraged to wear appropriate attire for safety and efficiency. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport Beach, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $18.00/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 Newport Beach,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.