Painter

Auto Body Painter Needed! (1st Shift)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30

PM Location:

Hopkins MN Join a Team Where Your Skills Matter — and Your Future Grows ABM Truck Equipment is looking for a motivated Auto Body Painter to join our growing team. You'll work side-by-side with our lead painter—who plans to retire within the next five years—giving you a clear path to step into a lead role as you develop your craft. If you take pride in high-quality finishes, enjoy hands-on work, and want a long-term home with real advancement opportunities, this is the place for you. What You'll Do You'll be responsible for prepping, painting, and finishing truck bodies, utility beds, and custom equipment using Single Stage Liquid Spray techniques. This is a hands-on, physical role where you'll get dirty, wear a respirator, and work extensively with fiberglass and metal. Daily Responsibilities Repair buckets and boom sections using fiberglass mesh and bonding materials Sand, cut, graft, and blend new fiberglass into existing structures Repaint and blend finishes with no overspray or uneven coverage Prep metal surfaces through acid washing, sanding, and scuffing Apply undercoating and bedliners using brush, roller, or spray gun Tape, mask, and bag off areas to ensure clean, professional paint lines Wash equipment before and after paint work Climb ladders, walk on compartments, and work underneath equipment while spraying Maintain safe work practices and sound judgment in all painting operations Essential Skills Experience with painting, sandblasting, and surface prep Proficiency with spray guns, polishing, and finishing techniques Knowledge of HVLP systems and auto body painting Ability to sand, grind, polish, and finish surfaces to a high standard Required Qualifications Auto Body Tech degree OR minimum 1 year of auto body paint experience Ability to lift 40 lbs overhead in any direction Comfortable climbing, crawling, stooping, and maneuvering around large truck bodies Physically able to stand and move throughout the entire shift Why You'll Love Working at ABM Truck Equipment We're a company that values skill, attitude, and growth. Here's what you can expect: Career Growth Clear path to a Lead Painter role Optional overtime available Annual reviews with opportunities for raises and promotions Work Culture Supportive, positive team environment No micromanagement Employee outings, BBQs, and team events Benefits ICHRA insurance with 65% premium coverage Dental & vision insurance $10,000 life insurance policy

Generous PTO:

80 hours your first year , 120 hours every year after Flexible time-off when needed Work Environment You'll work in a medium-sized manufacturing and service facility featuring: A full paint booth Dedicated welding/fabrication, chassis building, and vehicle service areas A busy, collaborative shop where space can get tight—teamwork is essential Apply Now and receive a call within 24 hours! Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Hopkins, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $52000.00/yr. Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k.... Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hopkins,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 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. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.