About this role
Industrial Painter / Shop Technician
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Pay: Up to $23.00/hour, depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Industrial Painter / Shop Technician to assist with painting and general production work. Painting accounts for about 20% of the position, with the remaining time focused on material handling, rigging, equipment operation, and other shop duties.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings.
- Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials.
- Load, unload, stage, and position materials.
- Perform rigging for materials and equipment.
- Use tape measures and other measuring tools accurately.
- Support production and general shop operations.
- Complete required respiratory fit testing.
- Follow PPE, chemical-handling, and workplace safety requirements.
- Assist with different tasks and work areas as production needs change.
Requirements
- Industrial or production painting experience.
- Knowledge of industrial painting methods and proper application techniques.
- Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar equipment.
- Material rigging and loading/unloading experience.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
- Ability to pass a respiratory fit test.
- Understanding of industrial safety practices and PPE.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to perform a variety of shop and production duties beyond painting.
If you're a hands-on, dependable candidate with painting and material-handling experience who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, we encourage you to apply!