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Paint Prepper

Holman
Bartlett, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman's upfitting division is seeking a motivated Industrial Paint Prepper to prepare equipment, parts, and large truck bodies for painting at our Bartlett, IL facility. This role involves cleaning, sanding, masking, and other prep tasks to ensure surfaces are ready for high-quality industrial finishes.

  • Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour
  • Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
  • Benefits include health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more!
  • Eligible for benefits within 30 days of employment

The Paint Prepper is responsible for the preparation of equipment, parts and materials for the Industrial painting process, which includes masking, sanding and prepping.

What will you do?

  • Inspect truck bodies and remove sand scratches or surface imperfections.
  • Thoroughly clean parts & bodies using a power washer and automotive-grade soap.
  • Apply phosphate solutions to promote proper paint adhesion.
  • Apply seam sealer to unwelded areas to prevent rust.
  • Prep parts for the paint department, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
  • Operate tools and Industrial equipment safely and correctly, following company procedures

What are we looking for?

  • Previous Industrial Prep experience
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to safely use electrical and power tools.
  • Commitment to following company standards, including procedures, quality expectations, attendance, and performance.
  • Must pass a physical, drug test, and background check prior to employment

At Holman, we don't just build and upfit vehicles, we build careers. If you're reliable, driven, and ready to grow with a company that values your contributions, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something great!

INDMISC

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
  • Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
  • Paid Military Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $20.00 - $24.74 USD per hour.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

To maintain the integrity and authenticity of our hiring process, we kindly request that all candidates refrain from using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate, assist with, or enhance any part of their application materials (including resumes, cover letters, written and verbal responses, and images) or during any stage of the interview process. We value genuine, original work that reflects your personal experience, skills, and communication style. As part of our commitment to a fair and transparent evaluation process, please be advised that we may use technology to detect AI-generated content submitted by candidates. Candidates found to have used AI assistance in violation of this policy may be disqualified from consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact HR@Holman.com

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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