Painter (Liquid Spray)

Job Title: Painter City and State: Marengo, IL Pay Rate: $22.86/hour (Day Shift) Schedule/Shift: 5AM-3:30PM/1st shift Employment Type: Temp Summary: This position supports the assembly and finishing of industrial equipment distributed worldwide. The Liquid Spray Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces, applying high-quality finishes, and ensuring consistent, defect-free coatings in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Prepare surfaces by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, and applying fillers to ensure proper paint adhesion Mix and apply two-component liquid paints using spray equipment Inspect finishes using mill thickness gauges and gloss meters to ensure quality standards Operate cranes and coat unusually shaped objects under production pressure Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of spray booths and spray guns Qualifications: Experience with liquid spray painting and surface preparation techniques Ability to diagnose finish defects and adjust processes accordingly Familiarity with mill thickness gauges, gloss meters, and spray equipment Comfortable working in high-heat environments exceeding 95°F Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear required safety equipment Benefits: Medical Plan Dental Plan Vision/Eyewear plan IL Paid Leave Hours 401k Life insurance Prescription drug reimbursement Short-term disability Referral bonuses #J-18808-Ljbffr Express Employment Professionals