Painter (Liquid Spray)

Express Employment Professionals; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Marengo, IL seeks a Liquid Spray Painter to support the assembly and finishing of industrial equipment distributed worldwide. You will prepare surfaces, apply high-quality finishes, and ensure consistent, defect-free coatings in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will mix and apply two-component liquid paints with spray equipment, inspect finishes with gauges, and operate spray booths.

Qualifications

• Experience with liquid spray painting and surface preparation techniques.
• Ability to diagnose finish defects and adjust processes accordingly.
• Familiarity with mill thickness gauges, gloss meters, and spray equipment.
• Comfortable working in high-heat environments exceeding 95°F.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear required safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, and applying fillers to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Mix and apply two-component liquid paints using spray equipment.
• Inspect finishes using mill thickness gauges and gloss meters to ensure quality standards.
• Operate cranes and coat unusually shaped objects under production pressure.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of spray booths and spray guns.

Skills

Liquid spray painting

Surface preparation

Diagnose finish defects

High-heat tolerance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Mill thickness gauges

Gloss meters

Spray equipment

Spray booths and spray guns

Job description

Job Title: Painter

City and State: Marengo, IL

Pay Rate: $22.86/hour (Day Shift)

Schedule/Shift: 5AM-3:30PM/1st shift

Employment Type: Temp

Summary: This position supports the assembly and finishing of industrial equipment distributed worldwide. The Liquid Spray Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces, applying high-quality finishes, and ensuring consistent, defect-free coatings in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, and applying fillers to ensure proper paint adhesion
• Mix and apply two-component liquid paints using spray equipment
• Inspect finishes using mill thickness gauges and gloss meters to ensure quality standards
• Operate cranes and coat unusually shaped objects under production pressure
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of spray booths and spray guns

Qualifications:

• Experience with liquid spray painting and surface preparation techniques
• Ability to diagnose finish defects and adjust processes accordingly
• Familiarity with mill thickness gauges, gloss meters, and spray equipment
• Comfortable working in high-heat environments exceeding 95°F
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear required safety equipment

Benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses