Truck Equipment Painter

Monroe Group/ Monroe Truck Equipment; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO) Program

Paid Holidays

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Monroe Truck Equipment, located in Joliet, IL, is seeking a full-time painter for its truck equipment up-fitting operation. You will handle all painting and paint prep and may assist as an installer when paint work is slow.

Responsibilities include operating spray guns, preparing color tint, maintaining equipment, and following work orders to ensure end-user specifications are met. Cross-training as installer offered to provide flexibility.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma or Experience required.
• 1–3 years painting in a production environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operates air sanders and spray guns to complete painting tasks with quality.
• Selects and matches color tint, mixes paints following guidelines.
• Maintains paint equipment and related tools.
• Reads work orders to ensure correct coating of body and chassis per specs.
• Performs paint prep and applies undercoat as specified.
• Cross-trains as installer when painting workload slows.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Basic math

Tight spaces work

Education

GED/High School Diploma or Experience

Tools

HVLP spray gun

Paint pot

Respirator

Job description

At MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Joliet, IL, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.

Position

Full-time opening for a painter in its truck equipment up-fitting operation. Responsible of all painting, paint prep and performing installer functions when paint work is slow.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work.
• Selects and prepares color tint to match paint color, mix paint colors and follow all paint manufacturing guidelines.
• Responsible for all maintenance on paint equipment.
• Reads and understands work orders to make sure body and chassis are coated to end user specifications.
• Responsible for paint prep.
• Application of undercoat to body and/or chassis per customer specification.
• Cross training as an installer for flexibility when paint work is slow.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma or Experience.
• 1-3 years' experience painting in a production environment
• Uses required respirators, HVLP gun and paint pot.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and have basic math knowledge.
• Ability to work in tight spaces where needed to ensure proper paint coverage on chassis after equipment is installed.
• Truck Equipment installs.
• Ability to use power tools and machinery.
• Auto Mechanical Experience (Preferred).

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.