Industrial Painter: Coatings & Spray Expert

ASTEC; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec in Sterling, IL is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare surfaces, mix paints, and operate spray booths to coat industrial equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and productivity in a manufacturing setting.

You will apply primers and finishes, mix coatings, inspect results, and maintain spray gear while supporting the shop’s painting schedule. We value detail-oriented teamwork and compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years of related experience.
• Must be detail oriented, good workmanship while taking and following direction with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of working cross-functionally and as a team necessary.
• Must be able to operate paint spray equipment, mixing equipment, booth equipment, work from ladders, lifts, etc. to properly apply various paints and coatings to industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish all daily painting production requirements and complete assigned paint tasks in an efficient manner.
• Ensure painting assignments are properly completed as it relates to quality assurance (proper material and equipment usage).
• Must be able to use paint spray equipment in various positions as well as manual painting products.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed and adhered to.
• May work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing protective equipment.

Skills

Paint spraying

Safety compliance

Detail oriented

Team player

Forklift experience

Read tape measure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paint spray equipment

Booth equipment

Overhead crane

Automated paint mixing equipment

Job description

Astec in Sterling, IL is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare surfaces, mix paints, and operate spray booths to coat industrial equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and productivity in a manufacturing setting.

You will apply primers and finishes, mix coatings, inspect results, and maintain spray gear while supporting the shop’s painting schedule. We value detail-oriented teamwork and compliance with safety procedures.