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**Painter** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Painter with expertise in overseeing painting processes and techniques. The ideal candidate will lead a team of painters, train less experienced individuals, and ensure adherence to manufacturing painting specifications. The Painter must be able to communicate effectively with planning to maintain proper paint and equipment stock, read manufacturing specifications, and apply paint according to mixing requirements and application processes. Knowledge of finishing surfaces by grinding, sanding, and polishing prior to priming is essential. **Responsibilities** + Oversee painting processes and techniques. + Act as a lead person to painters, including training others with less experience. + Communicate with planning to maintain proper paint and necessary equipment stock. + Read and interpret manufacturing painting specifications, mixing requirements, ratios, and application processes. + Finish surfaces by grinding, sanding, and polishing prior to priming. + Ensure all paints are mixed according to manufacturing guidelines and maintain proper paperwork for traceability requirements. + Regulate sprayer valves and nozzles to control width and pressure. + Spray with lacquers and, preferably, with epoxies. + Maintain and care for spraying equipment. + Lift one-gallon paint cans throughout the day during the application process. + Follow company policies, including wearing personal protective equipment. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 5 years of painting experience. + Familiarity with painting assembled aircraft parts using milspec leading edge applications. + Certification in a related field. + Ability to lift one-gallon paint cans throughout the day. + Knowledge of sprayer valves and nozzles for regulating width and pressure. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred. + Punctual and reliable. + Exhibits good judgment and personal as well as professional integrity. + Self-motivated and able to work independently. + Good communication and hands-on skills. + Experience in the aerospace industry (aircraft) is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a company that values integrity, reliability, and professional growth. Our team-oriented environment encourages the sharing of knowledge and skills, providing opportunities for continuous learning and development. We support a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees. **Work Environment** The work environment involves working with various painting and finishing equipment, including sprayers and sanders. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment. The position may involve lifting and moving paint cans frequently throughout the day. **Job Type & Location** Located in Chatsworth, CA **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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 Chatsworth,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 3, 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.

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