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Industrial Painter / Spray Technician

Resist-A-Line Industries
Joliet, Illinois Trades & Services Posted Sep 07, 2026
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About the Role

Protect North America's vital infrastructure while building a secure, high-demand trade career. Since 1942, Resist-A-Line Industries has been a trusted leader in industrial coating and surface protection. Backed by a strong, recession-proof project pipeline, we are seeking two motivated Industrial Painters / Spray Technicians to join our specialized coating team.

Whether you have hands-on experience in industrial painting or come from a related trade like auto body repair, commercial painting, manufacturing, or construction, we provide comprehensive training in high-performance coating systems to help you advance your career.

Why Join Resist-A-Line?

  • Competitive Earnings: $20.00-$25.00/hr starting pay with guaranteed overtime opportunities.
  • Top-Tier Safety & Comfort: We invest heavily in your health and comfort, including climate-controlled, air-supplied PPE suits.
  • Career Growth: Paid comprehensive training in specialized surface prep and protective coatings, plus tuition reimbursement.
  • Benefits Package: 401(k) with a 4% company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and full safety gear provided.
  • Long-Term Stability: A company culture dedicated to long-term employee retention and stable, year-round work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coating Application: Apply high-performance industrial paints, epoxies, urethanes, and chemical-resistant linings to steel tanks, trailers, and heavy equipment using airless and conventional spray systems.
  • Surface Preparation: Perform precision surface prep, including grinding, cleaning, and masking to ensure optimal coating adhesion.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct quality control checks using measuring tools to verify ambient conditions, dew point, and wet/dry film thickness per job specifications.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Set up, clean, and maintain spray pumps, fluid lines, pressure pots, and spray guns to keep production running smoothly.
  • Material Handling: Safely operate forklifts and shop equipment to maneuver raw materials and finished products.
  • Safety & Compliance: Strictly follow OSHA guidelines and safety protocols, consistently using proper respiratory protection and PPE.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 1+ years of hands-on experience in painting, auto body repair, commercial painting, manufacturing, heavy construction, or a related trade.
  • Technical Aptitude: Basic knowledge of paint mixing ratios, fluid pressures, air compressors, and hand/power tools.
  • Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, handle heavy spray hoses, stand for extended periods, and comfortably work in confined spaces or wear air-supplied respirators.
  • Safety First: Strong commitment to safety regulations and proper PPE use.
  • Basic Requirements: Must be 18+ years old, authorized to work in the U.S., hold a High School Diploma or GED, and pass background and drug screenings.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points)

  • Prior experience with airless spray pumps or conventional industrial spray coating systems.
  • Familiarity with abrasive blasting or industrial surface preparation standards.
  • Forklift certification or prior shop equipment maintenance experience.

Company Description

Since 1942, Resist-A-Line Industries has been the trusted leader in protecting heavy industrial infrastructure and high-performance chemical linings. With an 80-year legacy of stability and a massive, recession-proof project pipeline, we don't just offer jobs-we build lifelong careers in specialized trades.

We pride ourselves on investing heavily in our people. When you join our team, you get market-leading pay, guaranteed weekly overtime, comprehensive safety training, and top-tier, climate-controlled PPE gear. Whether you are an experienced pro or a motivated worker ready to learn a high-demand skill, Resist-A-Line provides the stability, grit, and growth you've been looking for.

Company DescriptionSince 1942, Resist-A-Line Industries has been the trusted leader in protecting heavy industrial infrastructure and high-performance chemical linings. With an 80-year legacy of stability and a massive, recession-proof project pipeline, we don't just offer jobs-we build lifelong careers in specialized trades.

We pride ourselves on investing heavily in our people. When you join our team, you get market-leading pay, guaranteed weekly overtime, comprehensive safety training, and top-tier, climate-controlled PPE gear. Whether you are an experienced pro or a motivated worker ready to learn a high-demand skill, Resist-A-Line provides the stability, grit, and growth you've been looking for.