Up to $27.00/hr + Shift Premiums • Duluth, MN Area
EXPERIENCE DEPTH: 1+ years of formal Auto Body training or equivalent hands-on liquid spray experience within an industrial machinery, heavy equipment, or automotive environment.
COATING SKILLS: Technical proficiency in surface preparation, industrial coating mixing ratios, catalysts, and wet paint spray gun application.
WORK SCHEDULE: 1st Shift (Flexible 6:00 / 7:00 / 8:00 AM starts) | 2nd & 3rd Shift options available (+$2.00/hr shift differential for 3rd shift).
EARNING POTENTIAL: Up to $27.00 per hour baseline starting rate (scaling directly with technical depth) + premium overtime eligibility + comprehensive corporate benefits.
MATERIAL HANDLING: Comfort utilizing or learning to operate overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to safely position large metal structures.
LOCATION: Greater Duluth, MN / Superior, WI area (100% onsite manufacturing environment).
COMPLIANCE: United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; must be able to pass standard medical clearance for respirator use.
This is an opportunity to join a global leader in the heavy equipment attachment industry serving the global scrap recycling, construction, and demolition sectors. Fueled by a relentless commitment to innovation and automation, this manufacturing facility offers an exceptionally stable environment where employee longevity is the norm.
This hands-on role is ideal for a detail-oriented painter who takes pride in technical mastery. Rather than working in a rigid corporate shop, you will join a supportive, family-oriented culture that celebrates quality craftsmanship and provides clear paths for internal promotion. Your surface prep and coating skills translate directly into the durability and aesthetic appeal of massive industrial components. It is the ideal setup for a reliable professional seeking a high-stability career home with flexible scheduling options and an excellent local reputation.
- Surface Preparation: Performing high-quality surface preparation, including professional-grade sanding, masking, and chemical cleaning of large-scale industrial components.
- Coatings & Mixing: Mixing industrial coatings, primers, and catalysts to exact specifications, managing optimal drying times and finish hardness for long-term corrosion resistance.
- Spray Application: Operating advanced liquid spray equipment and precision touch-up tools to apply protective and aesthetic finishes to heavy-duty machinery.
- Final Detailing: Executing final product detailing, including the accurate alignment, placement, and application of vinyl cut graphics and branding decals onto finished parts.
- Material Rigging: Safely utilizing overhead bridge cranes and industrial forklifts to transport, flip, and position massive steel fabrications within the prep and paint booths.
- Booth Maintenance: Managing painting consumables, filtering systems, and performing routine preventative maintenance on booth equipment to maintain peak efficiency.
- Shop Collaboration: Collaborating with the welding and assembly teams to meet daily production deadlines while adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols.
- Proven Painting Foundation: At least 1 year of hands-on experience utilizing liquid spray systems, automotive wet paints, or high-durability industrial coatings.
- Quality-First Detail Mindset: A sharp eye for finishing aesthetics with the patience and precision required to perform flawless prep, avoiding runs, sags, or orange peel.
- Physical Capability: Fully capable of safely wearing a respirator for extended periods and comfortably maneuvering around large, heavy industrial weldments.
- Employment Reliability: A rock-solid, stable work history demonstrating long-term commitment and reliable attendance with past employers; frequent job-hopping is a disqualifier.
