Cleaner Prepper Days

About the Role

The Industrial Paint Cleaner / Prepper prepares surfaces for painting in a full-time, day-shift position based in Dixon, IL.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sand, and power wash metal surfaces, fabricated parts, and structures prior to painting per process instructions.
• Mask and unmask using paper, foil, tape, or other materials.
• Transport, move, or guide parts, sub-assemblies, or assemblies before, during, or after the paint process and to the next operation, including loading/unloading and moving racks or carts by hand or using material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, overhead crane).
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of paint shop equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Hang parts to prepare for power washing.
• Conduct daily tests of solvents used to clean parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Ability to push a rolling load of parts.
• Adequate balance and ability to climb a ladder.

Schedule

Day Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Eligible for the Sewer Equipment Productivity Bonus, paid quarterly (average 2025 payout was $7/hour; based on company profitability, productivity, warranty, and attendance).
• $500 sign-on bonus, paid after 90 days of employment.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment.
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• 401k Plan with company match after one year of employment.
• 80 hours of paid holidays per year.