Job Description

Paint Prep Laborer

Job Description

Looking to start a hands-on manufacturing career with opportunities to learn and grow?

We're hiring Paint Prep Laborers to support our paint operations team by preparing parts and components for the painting process.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy active work, take pride in quality workmanship, and want to build experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a Paint Prep Laborer, you'll be responsible for cleaning, sanding, masking, inspecting, and preparing parts to ensure they meet production and quality standards before entering the paint process. You'll work closely with a team committed to safety, efficiency, and delivering high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts and components for painting by cleaning, sanding, wiping, masking, and plugging surfaces according to established procedures.
• Remove excess water, dust, debris, and contaminants from parts prior to paint application.
• Inspect parts before and after preparation to ensure quality standards are met.
• Operate overhead hoists and material handling equipment to move and position parts throughout the production process.
• Help identify and address paint defects, quality concerns, and production issues.
• Safely handle and transport materials while following all company safety procedures.
• Label, stock, and organize materials and supplies to support production operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S and housekeeping standards.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals.
• Complete training on first shift before transitioning to a second-shift schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and working on your feet throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and push/pull materials as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or additional hours as needed to support production demands.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with varying temperatures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, paint prep, production, or warehouse experience.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, or industrial equipment.
• Forklift, tugger, tractor, or material handling equipment experience.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Join Our Team?

• Stable, long-term manufacturing opportunity.
• Paid training and hands-on skill development.
• Opportunity to gain experience in paint operations and material handling.
• Holiday and vacation benefits.
• Team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Great opportunity for candidates looking to grow their manufacturing career with a reputable employer.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an active manufacturing facility and may involve exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Employees spend most of the shift standing, walking, lifting, bending, and performing repetitive motions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and required when applicable.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Training Schedule: New hires will complete approximately four weeks of training on first shift before transitioning to second shift.

This is a Permanent position based out of Jefferson City, TN.

The pay range for this position is $39000.00 - $44512.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Explain as $17/hour+1.75 shift diff, so $18.75/hour. for 5+ years of xp it will be 21.40 incuding the diff. full benefits, 401k, vision, dental, medical, PTO, Holiday

This is a Permanent position based out of Jefferson City, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Jefferson City,TN.

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.

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