Painter

Autobody Painter

Mickey Truck Bodies – Bloomington IL Full-Time | Monday–Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay $17- $22 per hour Plus Bi-Weekly Productivity & Performance Bonus

Mickey Truck Bodies in Bloomington IL is seeking an experienced and skilled Autobody Painter with a great work ethic to join our IL Reconditioning Team. This position plays a key role in delivering the high-quality truck bodies and trailer repairs our customers expect. If you take pride in producing top-tier paint finishes and enjoy working in a fast-paced repair environment, we want to hear from you!

Mickey Truck Bodies is a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art bodies and trailers, and specially engineered vehicles sold in over 50 countries around the world. The innovative product line-up is prevalent in industries such as food & beverage, vending, propane, rental trucks, emergency & rescue, battery, oil & natural gas, and data storage.

About the Role

The Autobody Painter is responsible for preparing, priming, and painting truck bodies, trailers, and components according to company quality and safety standards. You will ensure all finished surfaces meet durability, appearance, and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces through sanding, masking, cleaning, and priming
• Mix and match paint colors for accurate finish results
• Apply paint coatings using spray guns (HVLP)
• Inspect and correct defects such as sags, runs, or thin spots
• Follow all safety, environmental, and material-handling procedures
• Maintain spray guns, paint booths, and equipment
• Apply undercoats, sealers, and topcoats to various surfaces (metal, fiberglass, composites)
• Work with production teams to meet job timelines
• Record paint usage, color codes, and job details
• Perform touch-ups and final finish repairs

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of autobody or industrial painting experience
• Strong knowledge of paint prep, application techniques, and materials
• Experience with HVLP spray equipment
• Ability to recognize and correct finish defects

Preferred

• Experience painting truck bodies or trailers
• Technical/vocational training in paint application

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Strong color-matching ability
• Understanding of OSHA/EPA safety practices
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Dependable, punctual, and organized

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/shop environment
• Paint booth and shop setting
• Exposure to noise, metal dust, insulation materials, fumes, and moving machinery
• Required use of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, and protective clothing
• Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands and arms.
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Ability to bend, reach, and work around machinery
• Comfortable working in a noisy manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Bi-Weekly Productivity and Performance Bonus
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (employee cost share)
• Wellness Plan with Incentives
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mickey Truck Bodies and Subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.