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Auto Body Painter Lead

Auto Body Painter Lead

aerotekBrea, CA

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$28.00 - $32.00/hr

Automotive Body and Related RepairersCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersPainters, Construction and Maintenance
Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and MaintenanceMotor Vehicle Body ManufacturingAutomobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Automotive Body Painter This role focuses on painting and finishing automotive parts for a commercial flatbed operation, while providing guidance to less experienced painters and supporting welding tasks as needed. You will mix and apply paint using HVLP spray equipment, ensure high-quality finishes, and contribute to a safe, efficient production environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Plan and organize daily painting tasks to meet production schedules and quality standards.
  • Mix automotive paints and colors according to specifications to achieve accurate and consistent finishes.
  • Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming automotive parts.
  • Apply paint to automotive parts using HVLP spray guns and other appropriate equipment.
  • Inspect painted parts for quality, finish consistency, and adherence to required specifications, making adjustments as needed.
  • Perform finishing work such as touch-ups and corrections to ensure a professional appearance.
  • Provide guidance and support to less experienced painters, sharing best practices and helping them improve their skills.
  • Perform MIG welding on sheet metal, including horizontal and vertical welds, as required for automotive body and flatbed components.
  • Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate PPE while working in the machine shop, paint department, and welding stations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly store paints, tools, and equipment.
  • Collaborate with team members across paint, welding, and machine shop areas to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of jobs.
  • Essential SkillsHands-on experience in automotive painting and auto body work.
  • Proficiency with HVLP auto painting systems and spray guns.
  • Ability to mix paint colors accurately and consistently.
  • Strong skills in paint preparation, including surface cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.
  • Experience as a finisher, delivering high-quality, professional paint finishes.
  • MIG welding skills, including horizontal and vertical welding on sheet metal.
  • Ability to plan tasks and organize work to meet production deadlines.
  • Capability to work effectively in a loud, industrial machine shop environment.
  • Commitment to following safety procedures and using required PPE.Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience working in a large manufacturing or machine shop facility.
  • Background in commercial automotive body or flatbed painting is beneficial.
  • Comfort working around heavy equipment, paint departments, and welding stations.
  • Ability to support and mentor less experienced painters.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality in both painting and finishing work.
Why Work Here? You join a stable operation that values skilled tradespeople and offers a structured schedule with a first-shift workday and rare overtime, supporting work-life balance. Once hired direct, you can access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan, reflecting a commitment to long-term employee well-being and financial security. The environment encourages teamwork, skill development, and safety, giving you the opportunity to grow your expertise in painting and welding while contributing to a high-quality production process.
Work Environment: You work in a large machine shop environment that can be loud and includes heavy equipment, large machines, dedicated paint departments, and welding stations. The role is on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with rare overtime, providing a consistent schedule. All employees must wear appropriate PPE, including steel-toed shoes and safety goggles, with ear plugs available as needed, ensuring a safe and professional setting for painting, finishing, and welding work.
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brea, CA.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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) Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Brea, CA.

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Senior

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$28.00 - $32.00/hr

Location

Brea, CA

Occupation

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Industry

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

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