At Sons Marine and Industrial, we handle the heavy lifting. From marine fabrications to massive industrial infrastructure, our team is known for precision, grit, and delivering top-tier structural steel work. We pride ourselves on a hardworking shop culture, providing our crew with the right tools, steady hours, and a safe environment to build a long-term career. We’re looking for a dependable, hardworking Painter / Loader to manage the final, critical steps of our production line: finishing the steel and getting it safely out the door.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
- Prep structural steel surfaces for coating by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, and blasting as required.
- Operate industrial spray equipment (airless or conventional systems) to apply primers, epoxy coatings, and polyurethane finishes to heavy iron structures according to specifications.
- Rig, lift, and load finished steel components onto flatbeds and trailers using overhead cranes, hoists, and heavy-duty forklifts.
- Participate in our mandatory team stretching program at the start of every shift to keep the crew safe, flexible, and injury-free.
- Secure loads safely for transit, ensuring proper block-and-tackle, strapping, and weight distribution.
- Conduct quality inspections on paint thickness (DFT gauges) and coverage to ensure zero defects before shipping.
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications):
- Testing Requirement: Must be able to successfully pass a practical spray painting, material handling, and rigging test prior to formal hire.
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience with industrial spray painting and/or heavy material loading in a structural steel shop, shipyard, or similar industrial environment.
- Equipment Skills: Proficient with airless paint sprayers, mil gauges, and heavy equipment operation (large forklifts and overhead cranes).
- Safety & PPE: Strict adherence to safety protocols, including the proper use of respirators, spray gear, and rigging equipment.
- Physical Requirements: Commitment to daily shift stretching; ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a paint booth environment, and safely navigate a heavy industrial shop and loading yard.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
