Industrial Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Painter

Job Description

Join our team as a Facilities & Equipment Painter where you will be responsible for the layout of work, setting up equipment for surface preparation, and determining the best paint and application method to achieve optimal finishes according to design specifications and published schedules. This role involves work surface preparation, paint removal, and the selection of appropriate fillers to address imperfections. Efficiency in resource utilization is key to minimizing waste and optimizing labor. Experience in forced air painting or using a spray gun in an industrial or auto body shop setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-mixed paint selection and preparation by mixing pigments, oil, thinner, and drying substances to achieve consistency and viscosity for the application.
• Demonstrate aptitude for working at heights required for painting walls, ceilings, large vessels, or other furnace components.
• Select, set up, adjust, and operate equipment to meet specifications, utilizing facility spray equipment to maximize coverage and durability.
• Plan the painting sequence and equipment necessary to complete the job effectively.
• Strictly adhere to company I.S.O. and safety guidelines and procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and proper ventilation.
• Maintain accurate daily labor reports and supply own hand tools as per published list.
• Understand and operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, hand trucks, and other equipment to move materials or products safely.
• Perform simple upkeep and cleaning of equipment, maintaining housekeeping standards in compliance with established policies.
• Work collaboratively with supervision and leadmen to accomplish tasks and assist others when needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in forced air painting or automotive painting with spray guns.
• Aptitude for paint mixing and preparation.
• Ability to efficiently utilize resources and minimize scrap.
• Understanding of safety protocols and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trainable attitude and pride in work.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Familiarity with paint prep and spray booth operations.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits along with a 401k plan. Benefit from great union advantages that support your career growth and well-being.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.15 - $27.15/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cherry Valley,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

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.

Company Description

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 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 where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving 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.

Company Description

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 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 where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving 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.