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Industrial Painter

Gotion

Manteno, IL

Full Time

Posted November 12, 2026

Energy Storage

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Job Description

The Industrial Painter is responsible for producing professional, durable finishes on large Energy Storage System (ESS) containers and for installing epoxy resin floor coatings.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and paint large ESS containers, including metal panels, doors, frames, and other designated surfaces, to meet approved finish specifications.
Clean, degrease, sand, remove rust, repair minor surface defects, and apply primers as required. Mask and protect electrical components, labels, seals, hardware, and adjacent surfaces from coatings and overspray.
Apply primers, industrial paints, and protective coatings using spray equipment, rollers, and brushes. Produce uniform coverage, clean edges, consistent color, and a professional finish.
Prepare concrete floors for epoxy resin coatings through cleaning, mechanical preparation, and appropriate minor repairs. Evaluate surface condition and report moisture or substrate concerns before application.
Mix and apply epoxy primers, resin coatings, and topcoats according to approved product instructions, including mixing ratios, working time, coverage, and curing requirements.
Perform miscellaneous painting in offices, houses, and plant areas, including walls, ceilings, trim, doors, floors, and designated equipment or structures.
Inspect completed work for coating defects, adhesion concerns, missed areas, runs, and uneven finishes. Complete touch-ups and repairs before releasing the work area.
Maintain painting tools and spray equipment, manage coating supplies, and keep work areas clean. Coordinate access, work schedules, and curing periods with the supervisor and affected departments.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional painting experience (commercial or residential environments)
Experience reading and following written work instructions, technical specifications, or product application guidelines.
Experience applying industrial or commercial coatings to large metal surfaces using spray equipment, brushes, or rollers.
Experience preparing concrete surfaces and applying epoxy resin or other industrial floor coating systems.
Experience performing surface preparation activities, including cleaning, sanding, grinding, priming, or removing existing coatings.
Experience mixing, preparing, and applying industrial paints, primers, epoxies, or protective coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
Experience painting industrial containers, fabricated metal products, or similar large equipment.
Experience with airless spray systems, industrial protective coatings, and commercial or residential painting.
Experience operating floor preparation equipment and working from ladders, scaffolding, or aerial lifts with appropriate training.
Lift, carry, push, pull, and position materials weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by the position.
Safely operate machinery, tools, and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures and safety requirements.
Perform essential production tasks requiring coordinated use of both hands, including gripping, grasping, handling, positioning, and securing materials and equipment in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).