About this opportunity
Lee Contracting Inc lists this Body Shop Painter Apprentice opportunity in pontiac, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Posting
Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!
We are proud to offer our employees:
Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
Paid Holidays Upon Hire
Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA with Employer Contribution
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Safety Bonus Program
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Work Travel Incentive
Holiday Bonus
And so much more!
Responsibilities:
Follow direction from foremen and supervisors to complete tasks efficiently and safely
Prepare metal and composite surfaces—cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming—for paint application
Mix, match, and spray coatings using HVLP and airless spray systems under guidance of senior painters
Maintain shop cleanliness by organizing tools, disposing of waste, and wiping down equipment at the end of each shift
Assist with minor body repairs, including dent removal, filler application, and edge sealing
Inspect finished work for adhesion, coverage, and aesthetic quality; correct defects as instructed
Load/unload materials, paint, and supplies and transport them safely within the facility
Coordinate with other departments (weld/fab, mechanical, electrical) to streamline project schedules
Document work completed and report material or equipment needs promptly
Requirements:
Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.).
Ability to work effectively with all personality types.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Self-directed and can work independently
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Requirements:
Basic math skills
Prior experience with industrial or automotive painting, basic bodywork, or equipment prep
Equipment experience:
Aerial-lift Operation - Boom Lift (Preferred)
Aerial-lift Operation - Scissor Lift (Preferred)
Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000# (Preferred)
Basic operation of trucks and equipment (Preferred)
Trailer Loading and securing of construction material (Preferred)
Rigging Requirements:
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.
Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
Identifies common load configurations & positioning
Rigger 1 training – trains on above
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
pontiac, MI, 48340, US
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