Painter - Industrial

System Specialties Inc, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people. 

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions. 

Position Summary: 

The Painter will use paint application techniques and equipment to professionally finish manufactured surfaces.

Responsibilities: 

• Measures area to be painted; determines quantity and type of paint to use for the project.
• Identifies and orders appropriate paint colors and finishes, mixing if needed.
• Prepares surfaces to be painted, which may include removing prior finishes through chemicals, grit blast, or other methods.
• Masks, removes, covers, or otherwise protects furniture, hardware, trim, and other nonpainted surfaces.
• Applies paint to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, sprayers, airbrushes, stencils, and other tools.
• Performs basic stencil and line work, which may include painting lines on factory floors, cranes, and other surfaces.
• Complies with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Prepares paperwork detailing material and labor time and costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program, previous experience, or on-the-job training required.

Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of standing and painting.
• Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to distinguish among colors.

Education and Experience 

• Strong organization, planning, and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to multitask
• Team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Pass drug test
• Submit to a background check

What we offer: 

• Competitive pay and benefits 
• On the job training and support 
• Fast growing company with opportunities to grow with the business 
• Ability to drive high impact projects around the business 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Schedule:

This is a permanent, full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Overtime hours as business needs dictate. 

Benefits and Bonuses:

• Three Medical Plan offerings through Cigna
• FSA & HSA options for healthcare
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• STD & LTD
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% Matching 401K
• 80 hours PTO

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.  

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.