Industrial Paint Prepper: Surface Prep & Cleaning Pro

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

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.