**Industrial Painter** **Job Description** The 1st shift Facilities & Equipment Painter will lay out work, set up appropriate equipment for surface preparation, determine the type of paint, and select the best method of application to obtain an optimum finish per design specifications and published schedules. This role involves work surface preparation, paint removal, and the selection of appropriate fillers to fill holes, cracks, and joints. The ideal candidate will efficiently utilize resources to minimize scrap, materials, and labor. **Responsibilities** + Perform pre-mixed paint selection and paint preparation by mixing pigments, oil, thinner, and drying substances. + Work at heights required for painting walls, ceilings, large vessels, or other furnace components. + Select, set up, adjust, and operate equipment to meet specifications. + Utilize all facility spray equipment to maximize coverage and durability. + Plan the painting sequence and necessary equipment to complete the job. + Adhere to published company I.S.O. guidelines and procedures. + Maintain and submit accurate daily labor reports. + Follow company safety guidelines and procedures strictly. + Supply own hand tools per published list. + Understand and operate equipment assigned to the area, including safety aspects like lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and proper ventilation. + Perform all preparatory processes, including work surface preparation, paint removal, and the selection of appropriate fillers. + Verify proof of conformance of finished products to specifications. + Follow oral and/or written instructions. + Safely operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, hand trucks, or other equipment to move material or product. + Properly select, attach, and move materials and/or equipment with appropriate lifting devices. + Perform simple upkeep and cleaning of equipment. + Store excess materials and/or paints properly and in a timely manner. + Maintain housekeeping standards in compliance with company policies. + Work with supervision and/or leadmen to accomplish tasks and assist others as needed. **Essential Skills** + Experience with forced air painting or painting in an industrial or auto body shop. + Ability to mix finishes for consistency and viscosity. + Aptitude to work at heights. + Ability to select, set up, and adjust miscellaneous hand tools and equipment. + Understanding of pre-mixed paint selection and preparation. + Ability to follow detailed instructions. + Understanding of operating various equipment to move materials. + Knowledge of safety aspects such as lockout/tagout and confined space entry. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in auto body shop painting. + Trainable attitude and willingness to learn. + Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. **Why Work Here?** We offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, as well as a 401k plan. Enjoy great union benefits while working in a clean, organized, and well-lit environment. **Work Environment** The work environment can be very hot during the summer, but it remains clean, organized, and well-lit. This is a union work environment. The shift is from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cherry Valley, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.11 - $26.11/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 Cherry Valley,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. 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.