Aerospace Painter-Grave

Job Title: Aerospace Painter Grave Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing and painting aerospace components in a high-volume metal finishing environment during the grave shift. You will begin by learning the priming and painting process in the booth, support painters with thorough part preparation, and ensure accurate work on a fast-paced production line while handling and moving parts throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aerospace parts for painting, including cleaning, masking, and other paint prep activities according to written work instructions.

• Learn and follow established priming and painting processes in the booth, supporting experienced painters and gradually taking on more complex tasks.

• Move, rack, and organize parts throughout the shift to keep production flowing smoothly and maintain an orderly work area.

• Work accurately and efficiently on a fast-paced production line, meeting quality standards and throughput expectations.

• Lift and maneuver parts weighing up to 50 pounds safely and consistently throughout the shift.

• Operate production and shop machinery as needed, following safety and operating procedures.

• Read, understand, and follow written instructions, job travelers, and process documentation without deviation.

• Perform general shop and warehouse duties, including clean-up and basic housekeeping, to maintain a safe and organized facility.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.

• Adhere to all safety, quality, and compliance requirements related to aerospace and industrial painting processes.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and follow written instructions accurately and consistently.

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing facility.

• Experience as a machine operator in a production or industrial environment.

• Willingness to perform additional shop duties outside of core painting tasks, including clean-up and general housekeeping.

• Capability to lift and handle parts up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work on a production line.

• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production workflows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments related to metal finishing or aerospace components.

• Experience in industrial painting or aerospace painting, including familiarity with HVLP spray equipment.

• Hands-on experience with paint preparation, including masking, cleaning, and surface preparation.

• Exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

• Comfort working with specialized processes such as anodizing, plating, and coating in a metal finishing facility (preferred but not required).

Why Work Here?

Join a long-established, highly stable metal finishing organization that has been operating for decades and is recognized as one of the largest providers of specialized finishing services in the United States. You will work in an environment that embraces lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, offering meaningful opportunities for growth at both local and broader levels. Employees benefit from a culture focused on quality, reliability, and innovation, with clear pathways to expand skills and advance within a modern, well-organized production facility.

Work Environment

The role is based in a spacious, modern plating and finishing facility that serves Aerospace, Defense, Commercial, Recreational, and Electronics industries across North America and Europe. The environment is production-focused and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and lean manufacturing practices. The facility houses a full range of processing services, including mechanical processes such as shot peening, polishing, and abrasive blasting; aluminum processing with multiple anodize chemistries, chemical conversion coating, and hard anodize; electrolytic plating including chrome, titanium cadmium, cadmium, and zinc-nickel; and a variety of coatings and paints such as primers, fuel tank coatings, topcoats, dry lubricants, and intumescent coatings. Non-destructive testing capabilities include fluorescent penetrant, magnetic particle, and nital etch, along with additional processes like zinc spray, magnesium processing, and passivation. You will work around industrial equipment, racks, and booths, following appropriate safety procedures and wearing suitable work attire and protective gear as required for a manufacturing and metal finishing environment. The grave shift schedule supports continuous operations, requiring reliability, focus, and comfort working in a structured production setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

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.

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 Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.