Painter​/Mechanical Assembler

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Painter / Mechanical Assembler

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission‑critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride West of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $20.00 to $26.50 / hour. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

The Painter/Mechanical Assembler is responsible for performing production spray operations involving the application of liquid coatings to manufactured products requiring standard finishes. This role ensures consistent, high‑quality results through proper surface preparation, accurate equipment use, and adherence to established specifications and safety procedures.

• Prepare surfaces for painting including grit blasting
• Following established instructions, measures film/paint thickness
• Masks areas to be protected from paint, including holes or threads
• Mixes paint products and primers following standard work instructions
• Applies paint or primer using HVLP spray guns and airbrushes, as well as marking and striping by hand
• Inspects completed work and corrects defects
• Following operations and HSE procedures, cleans and maintains spray booths, guns, nozzles and paint booth filters after use; ensure correct separation of waste materials
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment in line with company housekeeping and HSE policies
• Performs mechanical assembly tasks as required

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, BACM, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Special projects and other duties / responsibilities as assigned

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High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year experience in manufacturing or industrial environment; experience with automotive or industrial painting is strongly preferred

• Lawful US person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosive under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Able to work carefully on small, detailed painted parts that require steady hands and accurate placement
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with different coatings, thinners, and curing methods
• Knowledge of PPE requirements
• Ability to recognize, segregate and handle hazardous and non‑hazardous waste in compliance with CED’s HSE procedures, and in accordance with regulatory rules
• Ability to read technical drawings and chemical hazard (SDS) labels
• Support the coordination of painting tasks while maintaining quality and meeting expected timelines

Able to sit or stand throughout the shift. Capable of lifting to 35 lbs. without mechanical assistance occasionally, and greater than 35 lbs. with mechanical assistance. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives, with appropriate risk mitigation.