Painter/ Sandblaster

$20 - $25 per hour

Express Employment Professionals

Minooka, IL

Job Description

Painter/Sandblaster

Minooka, IL

Pay: $20 to $25
Monday to Thursday 6am to 430pm

Long Term Hire

Our client is seeking an experienced Locomotive Painter & Body Man to join their rail repair and refurbishment team. This position is responsible for preparing, repairing, and painting locomotive interiors and exteriors using industrial painting and surface preparation techniques. The ideal candidate will have experience with sandblasting, body repair, industrial coatings, and working safely in heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare locomotive surfaces through sanding, grinding, scraping, cleaning, masking, taping, and power washing
Perform sandblasting operations using approved blast media to remove rust, scale, and old coatings
Complete body repair work including filling, glazing, dent repair, and surface finishing
Maintain cleanliness of paint booths, blast equipment, spray guns, and work areas
Apply primers, coatings, and industrial paint systems using pressure spray equipment
Perform finish work including decals, stenciling, striping, and touch-up painting

Qualifications & Requirements:

Previous experience in industrial painting, sandblasting, auto body repair, heavy equipment painting
Knowledge of industrial coatings, paint systems, and surface preparation methods
Experience operating pressure spray systems and pneumatic tools
Forklift, crane, or aerial lift experience is a plus

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Sick Time
WEEKLY pay
Direct Deposit
$100 Referral Bonus (+$50 for the person being referred)

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago

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