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Aircraft Painter
📍 Location: Jacksonville, FL 🕒 Shift: Monday – Thursday | 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Aircraft Painter to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing aircraft surfaces while ensuring compliance with company procedures, customer specifications, and aviation industry standards. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing high-quality work in a fast-paced aviation environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and applying primers.
- Mix and apply paints, coatings, and finishes according to manufacturer specifications.
- Operate spray guns, sanding equipment, and other painting tools safely and efficiently.
- Inspect painted surfaces for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
- Perform touch-ups, paint repairs, and finish work as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet production schedules and deadlines.
Qualifications
- Previous aircraft painting experience preferred.
- Experience with automotive, industrial, or aerospace painting may be considered.
- Knowledge of paint preparation, application techniques, and finishing processes.
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions and technical documents.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.
Posting ID: JP-006223483