Cleaner Prepper Days

Sewer Equipment Co of America; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

Productivity bonus

Job summary

Sewer Equipment Co of America in Dixon, IL is seeking an Industrial Paint Cleaner / Prepper for a full-time role based in Dixon. The position focuses on preparing surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding and power washing metal parts according to process instructions.

Responsibilities include masking/unmasking, moving parts between operations, maintaining equipment, and keeping a safe, clean work environment. Forklift experience preferred; shift is Monday–Thursday, 6:30am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and power washing metal parts as instructed.
• Mask and unmask using paper, foil, tape, or other materials.
• Move parts between operations or to the next step, using manual handling or equipment.
• Maintain paint shop equipment and ensure a safe, clean work environment.
• Hang parts to prep for power washing.
• Test solvents daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Forklift experience preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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Full Time Dixon, IL, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1164

Salary Range: $16.97 To $22.06 Annually

Job Summary:

The Industrial Paint Cleaner / Prepper is responsible for preparing surfaces for painting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean, sand and power wash metal surfaces, fabricated parts and structures prior to the painting process per process instructions.
• Masking and unmasking using paper, foil, tape, or other materials.
• Transport, move or guide parts, sub-assemblies, or assemblies before, during or after paint process and to next operation. This may include loading and unloading and moving racks or carts by hand and the use of material handling equipment such as a forklift or an overhead crane.
• Insure proper maintenance and operation of paint shop equipment.
• Maintains a safe clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Hang parts to prepare for power washing.
• Conduct daily test of solvents used to clean parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Commitment and Location:

• Full-time role based in Dixon, IL
• Day Shift: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 5pm

Benefits Include:

• Eligible for the Sewer Equipment Productivity Bonus, paid quarterly. Average 2025 payout was $7/hour. Payouts are based on overall company profitability, productivity, warranty, and attendance.
• $500 sign on bonus, paid after 90 days of employment
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
• Company paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness
• 401k Plan with company match after one year of employment
• 80 hours of paid holidays per year

Required Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• Forklift experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to push a rolling load of parts.
• Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladder.