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Job Title: Industrial Painter

Job Description

Join our team as a dedicated Facilities & Equipment Painter. Initially, you will train on the 1st shift before transitioning to the 2nd shift. This role involves laying out work, setting up appropriate equipment for surface preparation, and determining the best methods for applying paint to achieve optimal finishes per design specifications and published schedules.

Responsibilities

+ Perform surface preparation, paint removal, and select appropriate fillers for holes, cracks, and joints.

+ Efficiently utilize resources to minimize scrap, materials, and labor.

+ Select and mix pre-mixed paints, including pigments, oil, thinner, and drying substances, to achieve consistency and viscosity.

+ Work at heights for painting walls, ceilings, large vessels, or furnace components.

+ Select, set up, adjust, and operate equipment to meet specifications.

+ Utilize facility spray equipment to maximize coverage and durability.

+ Plan painting sequence and equipment necessary for each job.

+ Adhere strictly to company ISO guidelines and safety procedures.

+ Maintain accurate daily labor reports.

+ Supply own hand tools as per the published list.

+ Become familiar with equipment safety aspects, including lockout/tagout and proper ventilation.

+ Safely operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, hand trucks, and other equipment to move materials.

+ Perform simple equipment upkeep and maintain housekeeping standards.

+ Collaborate with supervision and leadmen to accomplish tasks.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in forced air painting or auto body shop painting.

+ Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

+ Understanding of equipment safety and operation, including lifting devices.

+ Aptitude for stock location and proper storage of materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

+ Trainable attitude and willingness to learn.

+ Experience in paint mixing and preparation.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive health, vision, dental, and 401k benefits along with great union benefits. Be part of a team that values pride in workmanship and offers a positive and supportive work environment.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, organized, and well-lit facility. Training occurs on the 1st shift, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with current 10-hour shifts extending to 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. The 2nd shift runs from 4:30 pm to 3:00 am. Note that contractors are not eligible for the shift premium, but once converted to full-time, employees receive a premium for 2nd shift hours. Work is Monday through Friday with possible Saturday hours. Be prepared for potential shift changes based on union seniority rules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cherry Valley, IL.

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 Nov 24, 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.