Industrial Painter Prepper - Coatings & Prep Specialist

SHI Europe; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off- Including Volunteer HRs

Life and Accidental Death Insurance (2

Short and Long Term Disability

401K, 401K Match

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount and more!

Job summary

SHI Europe in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking an experienced industrial painter for the coating line. The role focuses on preparing and cleaning assembled products, masking surfaces, and applying coatings using a paint sprayer in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will work with HVLP spray processes, mix paints to correct viscosity, maintain equipment, and ensure traceability. Requires a High School diploma and 2 years of painting experience; safe-work environment with strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of painting experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Previous HVLP industrial spray application experience.
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in HRIS Career & Education > Skills for incumbents holding this job title.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean assembled products for coating application.
• Apply masking tape or jigs to protect surfaces before wash.
• Maintain unit traceability; prepare surfaces for painting (automatic or manual wash).
• Utilize sprayer to apply paint to products according to company specifications.
• Mix standard paint colors and thinners to obtain proper viscosity; adjust as necessary.
• Maintain spray paint equipment in proper working condition; replace nozzles and gun components.
• Flush and clean paint system circulation and filtering lines and components.
• Replenish painting supplies as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

HVLP spray experience

Paint preparation

Masking and masking tape

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Paint sprayer

Paint mixing equipment

Job description

SHI Europe in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking an experienced industrial painter for the coating line. The role focuses on preparing and cleaning assembled products, masking surfaces, and applying coatings using a paint sprayer in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will work with HVLP spray processes, mix paints to correct viscosity, maintain equipment, and ensure traceability. Requires a High School diploma and 2 years of painting experience; safe-work environment with strong emphasis on