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Industrial Spray Painter II

Chamberlain Systems · Germantown, WI · $19.04–$29.06 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you followed an environmental or safety rule even when it slowed you down.

What they are checking: Whether they comply with environmental and safety policy consistently, not only when watched.

What would you do

A part fails final inspection because of your paint. What do you do?

What they are checking: Ownership of mistakes and willingness to learn what went wrong.

About the work

What spray equipment have you used, airless or conventional, and how do you set it up for a good finish?

What they are checking: Hands-on experience with the equipment named in the posting and knowing how settings affect quality.

How do you read a shop order to make sure you are using the right color and options?

What they are checking: Attention to detail, because painting a part the wrong color costs time and money.

What causes runs, sags or thin coverage, and how do you fix them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand finish defects well enough to prevent them, not just touch them up.

How do you prepare a metal surface before painting?

What they are checking: Knowledge that paint quality depends on cleaning and prep before the gun is ever picked up.

Walk me through your daily cleaning and maintenance routine for paint booth equipment.

What they are checking: Discipline about equipment care, which keeps quality consistent and the booth safe.

What safety gear do you wear when spraying, and why does each piece matter?

What they are checking: Seriousness about respiratory protection and other hazards of industrial painting.

Have you done masking or two-toning? How do you get a clean line?

What they are checking: Skill with the finer tasks the posting says may be part of the job.

How do you move product in and out of the booth on a monorail or with a hoist safely?

What they are checking: Safe material handling in a busy booth area.

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The full job description

As published by Chamberlain Systems.

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers. 
 $2000 Sign on Bonus when you join our team! Essential Duties and Responsibilities : • Correctly read and interpret shop orders for correct paint color and options • Utilize airless and/or conventional spray equipment for application of paints, lacquers, or enamels to metal surface where medium quality finish is required; ensure work assignments pass process checks and final inspection • Maintain and keep equipment and area in a safe, clean condition and working order • Utilize automated or manual monorail for moving product in and out of paint booth • Clean and maintain, on a daily basis, equipment used in the paint booth • Utilize hoist, cranes, and lift tables • Prepare surfaces for painting as required by cleaning or other methods as required • Comply with all company environmental policy • May do masking and two-toning and operate drying equipment • Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams. • Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. Minimum Qualifications • No minimum education required • No prior experience required • Must adhere to all safety rules and requirements, including proper use and fit of respirators and other personal protective equipment. This may include maintaining a clean-shaven face at all times due to OSHA regulations • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds • Ability to stand, walk, and sit up • Ability to use hand to finger, handle, and feel • Ability to climb and balance • Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl • Ability to reach with hands and arms • Ability to see, talk, and hear #INDMFG1 
The pay range for this position is $19.04 - $29.06/hr. Base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

 Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com . NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

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