Paint Technician

Clean & Paint Technician -1st shift ($25/hr) Job Description The Clean & Paint Technician plays a key role in ensuring machinery and equipment are professionally cleaned, prepped, and painted to high standards before being staged for customer delivery or rental readiness. This is an entry-level, hands-on role that involves working with industrial coatings, cleaning agents, and basic tools in a production shop environment, with training provided for the right candidate. Responsibilities Clean machinery, parts, and components using appropriate solvents, degreasers, and cleaning tools to remove dirt, grease, and contaminants. Prepare surfaces for painting by masking, sanding, grinding, and taping according to job specifications and quality standards. Mix and apply industrial coatings and paints using spray guns, rollers, or brushes while following specified application techniques. Maintain and clean painting equipment, tools, and work materials after use to ensure proper operation and longevity. Inspect equipment and components to identify and report damaged parts or areas requiring repair prior to painting. Assist with light mechanical disassembly and reassembly to access surfaces that need cleaning or painting. Safely move, position, and stage equipment using pallet jacks, hoists, or forklifts, with training provided as needed. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards. Essential Skills Comfort working with solvents, cleaners, and power tools in a shop environment. Ability to perform paint preparation tasks such as masking, sanding, grinding, and surface cleaning. Capability to use or learn to use spray guns, rollers, and brushes for applying industrial coatings and paints. Strong attention to detail with pride in producing clean, professional-looking finishes. Entry-level readiness with openness to training in industrial or automotive-style cleaning and painting. Basic ability to safely use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and hoists, with training provided. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Carol Stream,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

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.