Body Shop Painter Apprentice

Lee Contracting•Pontiac, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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!

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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