Skilled Wet Painter II — Day Shift

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Wet Painter II - Skilled Level for the day shift to support painting operations. You will prepare surfaces, mix and apply paints, inspect coatings, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in a full-time role.

Responsibilities include maintaining paint equipment, reading and following process instructions, and adhering to 5S and PPE requirements while delivering consistent finishes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment with 3-5 years' experience as an industrial painter required.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform assigned work center operations with little to no assistance.
• Inspect and prepare part surfaces to ensure they are clean and ready for paint application.
• Determine required paint colors using fabrication plans, part tags, and cart identification.
• Prepare and mix paint according to established requirements.
• Load and prepare paint guns, hoppers, and related painting equipment.
• Apply wet paint coatings according to established specifications.
• Evaluate paint quality using established inspection and testing techniques, including visual inspection, coating thickness, and scratch testing.
• Identify light coverage and other nonconforming paint conditions.
• Identify, report, and correct quality issues according to product requirements.

Skills

Paint application

Quality inspection

Reading English

Tool setup

Safety PPE

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Paint guns

Hoppers

Job description

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Wet Painter II - Skilled Level for the day shift to support painting operations. You will prepare surfaces, mix and apply paints, inspect coatings, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in a full-time role.

Responsibilities include maintaining paint equipment, reading and following process instructions, and adhering to 5S and PPE requirements while delivering consistent finishes.