HEAVY EQUIPMENT PAINTER (OPERATING ENGINEERS UNION POSITION)

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Position Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Heavy Equipment Painter is responsible for preparing, repairing, and refinishing heavy construction equipment, trucks, trailers, and related components using industrial painting and coating systems. This role performs a variety of tasks including surface preparation, sandblasting, metal repair, grinding, and coating application to ensure equipment is protected from corrosion, meets quality standards, and maintains a professional appearance. Working closely with the shop and maintenance teams, the Heavy Equipment Painter supports equipment restoration and repair projects by performing industrial spray painting, assisting with light metal fabrication, and contributing to estimating and job costing activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support and uphold the company's commitment to safety, quality, efficiency, and core values

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety policies

Safely operate and maintain paint booths, spray equipment, sandblasting equipment, compressors, and other shop tools

Prepare heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and related components for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, blasting, grinding, and other surface preparation techniques

Repair minor dents, corrosion, and damaged metal surfaces through grinding, welding preparation, body filler application, and other fabrication support as needed

Assist with light metal fabrication, component repair, and restoration projects to prepare equipment for refinishing

Perform abrasive blasting and apply industrial primers, paints, and protective coatings using conventional, HVLP, airless, and other approved spray systems

Mix, match, and apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company quality standards

Inspect prepared and painted surfaces to ensure proper adhesion, finish quality, and compliance with company standards.

Inspect completed work to ensure a high-quality finish that protects equipment from corrosion and presents a professional appearance

Maintain paint inventories, supplies, and equipment while ensuring proper storage and handling of hazardous materials

Perform preventive maintenance on painting and blasting equipment to ensure reliable operation

Collaborate with mechanics, shop personnel, and project teams to prioritize work and minimize equipment downtime

Assist with estimating, quoting, and job costing for painting and refinishing projects

Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change or include additional items at any time and without prior notice, verbally or in writing

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

5+ years of heavy equipment or industrial painting experience

Experience with blasting, coatings, and metal repair

Estimating experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

Has a learning aptitude for Great Lakes policies and procedures, including GLOSS

Must meet IUOE Local requirements

Demonstrates strong ethics and integrity through honest and principled behavior

Has good decision-making ability by making informed choices quickly and confidently

Is a proactive self-starter who takes appropriate initiative

Has good problem-solving skills and can identify and analyze problems, and generate and evaluate solutions

Is agile and can quickly adapt to new information and changing conditions

Should be self-aware and emotionally intelligent

Possess good interpersonal skills, including the ability to treat everyone with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect

Valid Driver's License Required

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of the work is performed in a non-smoking shop environment. The position requires working around heavy construction equipment, industrial painting and sandblasting equipment, and power tools in both indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, paint, solvents, varying weather conditions, and other industrial hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Occasional travel to project sites or other company locations may be necessary.

Position Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

An employee must meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employees must have the ability to:

Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time

Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel

Occasionally walk up and down the stairs

Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision

Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing

Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Great Lakes Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment/promotion without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, national origin, disability, political affiliation, military service, GINA (genetic information), or any other protected category or non-merit-based factor, and to treat all employees equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion, and transfer. Great Lakes will follow its EEO policy in implementing all employment actions, practices, and policies.

Worksite address

hinckley, OH, 44233, US

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