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Production Painter

PDS -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Temp-to-hire | Full-time
$31.84 an hour

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Mid-level

Full Job Description

Production Painter – Put Your Craftsmanship on the Cutting Edge of Aerospace Innovation

Bring Precision, Pride, and Performance to Every Coat You Apply

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Production Painter to join our team in San Diego, CA, supporting a leading innovator in the aerospace industry. If you take pride in producing high-quality finishes, enjoy hands-on work, and want to contribute to the creation of advanced aerospace structures, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

As a Production Painter, you'll play a critical role in protecting and enhancing aerospace components that help power some of the industry's most sophisticated technologies. Your expertise will directly contribute to product quality, performance, and mission success.

Position Details

Job Title: Production Painter
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
Location: San Diego, CA 92121
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9/80 Work Schedule
Pay Rate: $31.84 per hour

Make an Impact

Join the Paint/Wet Chemistry Department and become part of a team responsible for preparing, priming, and painting aerospace structures that demand exceptional quality and precision. Every surface you coat helps protect critical components while ensuring they meet stringent aerospace standards.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your craftsmanship in a high-tech environment where attention to detail and quality workmanship truly matter.

What You'll Do

Apply protective and decorative coatings to aerospace parts, assemblies, and finished products.
Prepare surfaces for painting and finishing operations.
Select, mix, and prepare paints, primers, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, and other coating materials.
Utilize spray guns to apply coatings according to specifications and quality requirements.
Apply coatings with brushes and rollers in areas inaccessible to spray equipment.
Prime and paint a variety of aerospace structures and components.
Inspect finished surfaces to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with standards.
Support quality verification activities and statistical process control initiatives when required.
Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet schedule and performance goals.

Required Qualifications

Experience applying paint, primer, coatings, or finishes in a manufacturing, production, automotive, marine, aerospace, or industrial environment.
Ability to safely operate painting equipment, including spray guns and related tools.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to follow detailed instructions, specifications, and safety procedures.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment.
Strong reliability, work ethic, and commitment to meeting production schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous aerospace painting or coating experience.
Experience working within a paint, wet chemistry, or manufacturing production environment.
Familiarity with quality inspection standards and process controls.
Knowledge of aerospace coatings, primers, and finishing techniques.
Experience working in highly regulated industries where precision and quality are critical.

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're dedicated to connecting talented professionals with opportunities that make a difference. When you join our team, you'll gain:

The chance to work alongside a respected leader in the aerospace industry.
Hands-on experience supporting advanced aerospace programs and technologies.
A collaborative culture built on safety, innovation, quality, and teamwork.
Competitive pay and valuable industry experience.
Opportunities to grow your skills and expand your professional network.
Potential contract-to-hire opportunity aligned with a full-time Production Painter role.*

While conversion to direct employment is intended, it is not guaranteed.

Ready to Paint Your Future in Aerospace?

If you're passionate about quality craftsmanship, precision finishing, and contributing to industry-leading aerospace programs, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take your painting career to new heights with PDS Tech Commercial and a premier aerospace industry partner.*

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $31.84 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: 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.

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