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General Production Worker – Paint Prep

Onsite · Portland, Oregon
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Aerotek provides staffing for Paint Prep role managing metal parts preparation and painting operations. This position involves preparing metal surfaces for coating and assisting with final product finishing in an industrial shop environment.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Prepare metal surfaces for coating using power grinders and sanders to remove rust and scale
  • 2Hang parts on racks and move large items to preparation areas
  • 3Move painted items to drying zones and stage for further processing
  • 4Wash and mask parts according to specifications
  • 5Mix polyurethane and epoxy coatings with reducers and hardeners
  • 6Assist with painting to meet customer requirements
  • 7Perform general labor duties including cleaning and equipment maintenance
  • 8Support metal finishing tasks using hand and power tools
  • 9Follow safety procedures in industrial shop environment

Requirements5

  • 1Proficiency with hand tools and power tools in manufacturing settings
  • 2Industrial manufacturing experience with production processes
  • 3Experience with grinding and sanding metal parts
  • 4Ability to perform masking and material handling tasks
  • 5Capacity to mix coating materials to specified ratios

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPortland, Oregon

Required Skills

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