Industrial Painter
About The Position
Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America At Barnhart, we don't just move heavy equipment—we build, maintain, and customize the equipment that powers some of the most complex lifting and transportation projects in the country. As an Industrial Painter, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our cranes, heavy haul equipment, and custom fabrication projects are protected, professional, and ready for the field. This is a hands-on position where you'll see the results of your work every day while supporting a wide variety of equipment and projects across the company.
Requirements
- Experience with industrial painting and coating application.
- Knowledge of paint preparation, surface preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Ability to operate or learn equipment such as forklifts, blasting equipment, and paint systems.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
- Ability to maintain a professional and organized work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with pressure pot, cup-style, and electrostatic paint systems.
- Previous experience painting industrial equipment, heavy machinery, or fabricated steel components.
- Familiarity with sandblasting and surface preparation processes.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment and components for painting through surface preparation, blasting, and finishing processes.
- Apply industrial coatings using conventional spray equipment, pressure pot systems, cup guns, and electrostatic paint systems.
- Paint and refinish a variety of heavy equipment, fabricated components, and specialty machinery.
- Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, compressors, blasting equipment, and paint systems.
- Work closely with shop leadership and team members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
- Contribute ideas that improve shop efficiency, quality, and safety.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule
- Permanent, full-time role
- 401(k) program with company match up to 10% of pay
- Family medical, dental and vision insurance is available after 90 days of employment
- Paid time off and other benefits
- Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
- Opportunity to work on industry-leading equipment
- Long-term growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
