Night-Shift Wet Painter I – Entry Level

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Wet Painter I – Entry Level/Trainee for night shift. You will learn fundamentals of industrial wet painting, assist experienced painters, prepare and clean parts using pressure washing, and maintain tools per 5S standards.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and following quality standards, with responsibilities across part identification, cleaning, and setup using fabrication plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year in a manufacturing environment preferred; experience as an industrial painter is a plus.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wet painting under the direction of an experienced wet paint operator.
• Identify parts by model, unit number, or job number and organize accordingly.
• Locate parts on fabrication plans and verify sign-off on completed work.
• Operate a pressure washer to clean parts following established processes.
• Clean equipment and parts with approved solvents using safe handling practices.
• Follow quality requirements and PPE protocols at all times.
• Maintain 5S standards and tidy work area.

Skills

Follow instructions

Read plans

PPE safety

Team communication

Tool operation

Crane training

Lifting 40 lbs

Power tools

Wet painting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pressure washer

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Job description

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Wet Painter I – Entry Level/Trainee for night shift. You will learn fundamentals of industrial wet painting, assist experienced painters, prepare and clean parts using pressure washing, and maintain tools per 5S standards.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and following quality standards, with responsibilities across part identification, cleaning, and setup using fabrication plans.