Manufacturing Technician
Sherwin-Williams · Marengo, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Sherwin-Williams (chemicals) in Marengo, IL.
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Painting / coating
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $48k–$65k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 38 manufacturing technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$98k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 65%
- Tooling 38%
- Machining 26%
- FDA / GMP 26%
- CNC 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Requirements
- ✓Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- ✓Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
- ✓Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper operation of machinery
- ✓Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
- ✓Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods
- ✓Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, or labelers, etc.
- ✓Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)
- ✓Have at least one (1) year of work experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process
#SHWOps
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
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This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. This position performs various manufacturing tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.
Additional Information
Schedule: 3rd Shift: 9:30pm to 6:00am
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, retirement and savings benefits, vacation, and holidays. Additional information regarding benefits is defined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors.
- •Operate paint-making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as High-speed dispersers (HSDs), pumps, valves, robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, and forklifts, etc., in an efficient and safe manner
- •Load and unload trucks with raw materials and finished goods
- •Perform assigned manufacturing tasks
- •Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality
- •Comply with policies and standard operating procedures
- •Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns in a timely manner
- •Maintain production records and reporting as required
- •Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time
- •Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies
- •Provide technical support and training to other team members
- •Contribute ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures
- •Keep tools, equipment, and the work environment clean and organized daily