Wet Painter I – Entry Level/Trainee - Night Shift

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

All Jobs > Wet Painter I – Entry Level/Trainee - Night Shift

Wet Painter I – Entry Level/Trainee - Night Shift
Machesney Park, IL

Full-time

Description

As a Wet Painter 1, you will learn the fundamentals of industrial wet painting while supporting daily production activities. You will assist experienced painters with painting tasks, prepare and clean parts using pressure-washing and solvent-cleaning processes, identify and organize parts using fabrication plans and job information, and maintain tools and work areas according to established 5S standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with wet painting activities under the direction of an experienced wet paint operator.
• Identify and organize parts by model, unit number, or job number.
• Locate parts on fabrication plans and verify completed parts for fabrication plan sign-off.
• Operate a pressure washer and follow established washing processes to clean parts.
• Clean equipment and parts using approved solvents and safe handling practices.
• Use work center tools correctly and return tools to designated storage locations.
• Follow established quality requirements for assigned tasks.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing assigned work.
• Work with team members to safely handle and lift larger parts.
• Properly use and store tools required for work-center operations.
• Maintain the work center in accordance with established 5S requirements.
• Work safely around forklift and crane operations and follow designated aisles, work zones, and storage areas.
• Operate power/hand tools, measuring devices, and instruments used for assembly.
• Adhere to established work schedules, break periods, and company policies regarding phone use, smoking, music, and general workplace conduct.
• Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, masks, safety shoes, and other work-center-specific PPE.
• Understand and follow quality standards and workmanship requirements for assigned tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience as an industrial painter preferred.
• Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills

• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions and established procedures.
• Basic ability to read fabrication plans and identify parts by model, unit, or job number.
• Ability to operate a pressure washer and follow established part-cleaning processes.
• Ability to clean equipment and parts using approved solvents and safe handling practices.
• Ability to assist with wet painting activities under the direction of an experienced painter.
• Basic knowledge of paint quality requirements.
• Ability to safely use power tools and hand tools and properly store work-center tools.
• Ability to learn and safely operate crane equipment after required training.
• Understanding of PPE, shop safety, and 5S requirements.
• Ability to work safely around forklifts, cranes, production aisles, work zones, and material storage areas.
• Ability to lift and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds and work with team members to handle larger parts.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow direction from experienced painters.
• Ability to provide flexible support across production areas as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., bend, use hands, and fingers for 8 + hours. (Overtime may be required)