Painter in Bloomington, Illinois at Mickey Truck Bodies

AUTOBODY PAINTER

Mickey Truck Bodies – Bloomington IL
Full-Time | Monday–Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Pay

Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay $17- $22 per hour
Plus Bi-Weekly Productivity & Performance Bonus

Mickey Truck Bodies in Bloomington IL is seeking an EXPERIENCED and skilled Autobody Painter with a great work ethic to join our IL Reconditioning Team. This position plays a key role in delivering the high-quality truck bodies and trailer repairs our customers expect. If you take pride in producing top-tier paint finishes and enjoy working in a fast-paced repair environment, we want to hear from you!

Mickey Truck Bodies is a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art bodies and trailers, and specially engineered vehicles sold in over 50 countries around the world. The innovative product line-up is prevalent in industries such as food & beverage, vending, propane, rental trucks, emergency & rescue, battery, oil & natural gas, and data storage.

The Autobody Painter is responsible for preparing, priming, and painting truck bodies, trailers, and components according to company quality and safety standards. You will ensure all finished surfaces meet durability, appearance, and performance expectations.

• Prepare surfaces through sanding, masking, cleaning, and priming

• Mix and match paint colors for accurate finish results

• Apply paint coatings using spray guns (HVLP)

• Inspect and correct defects such as sags, runs, or thin spots

• Follow all safety, environmental, and material-handling procedures

• Maintain spray guns, paint booths, and equipment

• Apply undercoats, sealers, and topcoats to various surfaces (metal, fiberglass, composites)

• Work with production teams to meet job timelines

• Record paint usage, color codes, and job details

• Perform touch-ups and final finish repairs

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years of autobody or industrial painting experience

• Strong knowledge of paint prep, application techniques, and materials

• Experience with HVLP spray equipment

• Ability to recognize and correct finish defects

• Experience painting truck bodies or trailers

• Technical/vocational training in paint application

• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship

• Strong color-matching ability

• Understanding of OSHA/EPA safety practices

• Ability to work independently and on a team

• Dependable, punctual, and organized

Work Environment

Manufacturing/shop environmentPaint booth and shop settingExposure to noise, metal dust, insulation materials, fumes, and moving machineryRequired use of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, and protective clothingRegular standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standardsRegularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands and arms.Must be able to communicate clearlyAbility to bend, reach, and work around machineryComfortable working in a noisy manufacturing environment

Benefits

Bi-Weekly Productivity and Performance BonusPaid Vacation TimeMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance (employee cost share)Wellness Plan with IncentivesFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany-Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D401(k) with Company Match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mickey Truck Bodies and Subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.