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

Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)

• Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
• Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
• Call or text at 815-788-8556
• Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118

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