Autobody Painter

Industrial Painter – Direct Hire (1st Shift)

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Painter to join our team and help produce high‑quality finished components. This role is for a stable, long‑term position.

• Work from specifications, shop orders, and work instructions.
• Review materials and product requirements before work.
• Perform prep operations such as masking, taping, sanding, and part setup.
• Mix and activate paint according to supplier recommendations.
• Apply primer and multiple topcoats using spray guns in a controlled sequence.
• Inspect surfaces, substrates, and parts prior to painting to ensure quality.
• Set baking temperatures/timers and bake parts per manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain and clean spray guns and paint booths after each use.
• Ensure quality and record production output.

• Level I or Level II painting experience.
• Strong knowledge of paint, prep work, detailing, and spray gun operation.
• Understanding of industrial or automotive painting environments.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain clean work spaces, and ensure quality.
• Experience with paint prep, sanding, masking/taping, auto body or industrial painting, paint booths and spray equipment.

Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.

Pay range: $19.00 - $23.00/hr.

Benefits (subject to eligibility):
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D);
Short and long‑term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Fully onsite position in Ocala, FL.

Position anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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 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 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.

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.