Painters - Start This Week

Job Description

This role leads and performs painting work on industrial and commercial projects for both new construction and existing buildings within approximately a 40-mile radius of Milwaukee. The position focuses primarily on interior wall painting, with some exterior work, using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment to apply a variety of coatings in large industrial and commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in painting projects for industrial and commercial clients on both new construction and existing buildings.
• Perform interior wall painting as the primary focus, with additional exterior painting as required.
• Use brushes, rollers, and spray guns to apply various paint coatings to industrial and commercial facilities.
• Operate and maintain HPLV airless sprayers on large industrial projects, ensuring proper setup, use, and cleaning.
• Perform precise cutting-in work without the use of tape to achieve clean, professional lines.
• Carry out surface preparation activities, including cleaning, sanding, masking (where appropriate), patching, and priming surfaces prior to painting.
• Handle job site cleanup, ensuring work areas remain organized, safe, and free of debris throughout and after the project.
• Work collaboratively with a team of painters, coordinating tasks and supporting efficient workflow based on project size and scope.
• Help ensure projects meet quality standards, adhere to specifications, and are completed within established deadlines.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines on all job sites, including proper use of equipment and materials.
• Adapt to varying job schedules and project requirements, including occasional extended hours and some Saturdays as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of overall painting experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of commercial painting experience.
• Proficiency with interior and exterior painting in industrial and commercial environments.
• Ability to perform and, if needed, learn airless spraying techniques using HPLV airless sprayers.
• Skill in brush and roller application for a variety of coatings.
• Ability to cut in clean lines without using tape.
• Experience with job site preparation, including surface prep and masking where appropriate.
• Experience with job site cleanup and maintaining a tidy work environment.
• Capability to work effectively as part of a team on active construction or renovation sites.
• Reliability to work early shifts and accommodate overtime and some Saturday work when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience painting multi-family buildings.
• Experience painting office buildings.
• Previous foreman or lead painter experience overseeing crews or coordinating painting projects.
• Familiar in construction environments where painting is integrated with other trades.
• Comfort working on a variety of project types, including both new construction and existing building renovations.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from steady, diverse commercial and industrial projects within a manageable local radius, reducing long commutes and overnight travel. The schedule offers consistent day shifts with the opportunity for substantial overtime for those seeking additional income. Team-based job sites provide a collaborative atmosphere where painters can refine advanced techniques such as airless spraying and cutting in. The organization emphasizes meeting deadlines while maintaining professional quality, offering a setting where skilled painters can grow into leadership responsibilities and build long-term careers.

Work Environment

The role is entirely field-based, with painters reporting directly to job sites rather than a central facility. Work takes place in industrial and commercial buildings, including both new construction and occupied or existing structures, primarily focused on interior walls with some exterior work. Teams vary in size depending on project scope, creating a collaborative environment where responsibilities are shared and coordinated. Core hours are day shift, typically around 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility to work later as projects demand and some Saturdays when needed; overtime is common. Painters use brushes, rollers, and HPLV airless sprayers, especially on large industrial jobs, and are expected to handle their equipment safely and efficiently. The dress code is practical and work-focused, typically jeans and a T-shirt or traditional painter whites, suitable for active construction and renovation environments where meeting project deadlines is a key expectation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.