Industrial Painter

Job Description Industrial Painter

Apply Your Skills on Large-Scale Equipment

We're looking for an experienced Industrial Painter to join a growing manufacturing team. If you have spray painting experience, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in producing high-quality finishes, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career with excellent benefits and overtime potential.

What You'll Do

• Prepare surfaces by sanding, cleaning, masking, and buffing.
• Mix and apply primers, paints, and industrial coatings.
• Ensure high-quality finishes and perform touch-ups as needed.
• Apply seam sealer and protective coatings.
• Read work orders and follow paint specifications.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot spray equipment.
• Safely move large components using overhead lifting systems.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Work with the team to meet production and quality goals.

What You Bring

• At least 2 years of industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or related spray painting experience.
• Experience with paint sprayers and industrial coating applications.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and a safety-first mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Blueprint reading
• Mechanical assembly or repair
• Hydraulics, fabrication, or welding environments
• Overhead crane operation

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and rewards programs
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Stable company with growth potential

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

Optional overtime is frequently available, with many employees working 50-60 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.