Painter and Mechanical Assembler

Job overview

The Painter and Mechanical Assembler role is onsite in Downers Grove, IL. Compensation is $20–$26.50 per hour, and the company follows a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off. Chemring Energetic Devices makes products intended to protect service members and support space launches. The role applies coatings to manufactured products and performs mechanical assembly as needed. Surface preparation, accurate coating application, inspection, and safe equipment and waste handling contribute to consistent product quality and production requirements.

What you'll do

• Prepare surfaces, including grit blasting
• measure paint thickness
• mask protected areas
• mix paints and primers
• apply coatings with HVLP spray guns and airbrushes and perform hand marking and striping
• inspect work and correct defects
• clean and maintain spray equipment and booths
• separate waste correctly
• maintain a safe work area
• perform mechanical assembly tasks as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

painter

mechanical assembler

spray painting

hvlp

surface preparation

grit blasting

manufacturing

$20–$26.50/hr

9/80 schedule

alternating fridays off

downers grove il

chemring energetic devices

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• employer and partner discounts.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of manufacturing or industrial experience, and eligibility under ITAR and the Safe Explosives Act requirements.

About the employer

Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing. Sector: 33.