Paint Shop Lifting & Transportation Trainee

Barnhart Crane & Rigging • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

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 a Paint Shop Lifting & Transportation Trainee, you'll enter a structured training program that combines hands-on paint shop experience with exposure to Barnhart's specialized lifting and transportation operations, creating a foundation for a long-term career in the crane, rigging, and heavy transport industry. What You’ll Do This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in the paint shop while developing a broad understanding of Barnhart's equipment, operations, and safety culture. In this role, you will: Participate in a structured training program focused on paint shop operations and equipment maintenance. Prepare equipment and components for painting through surface preparation, blasting, masking, and finishing processes. Learn to apply industrial coatings using conventional spray equipment, pressure pot systems, cup guns, and other paint application equipment. Assist with painting and refinishing cranes, heavy haul equipment, fabricated components, and specialty machinery. Gain exposure to Barnhart's lifting, rigging, transportation, fabrication, and equipment support operations. Operate and maintain paint shop equipment such as forklifts, compressors, blasting equipment, and paint systems. Work alongside experienced team members while developing technical skills in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment. Support continuous improvement efforts related to quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in a hands-on, technical environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to maintain a professional and organized work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude or shop experience.
• Interest in industrial painting, fabrication, cranes, rigging, or heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with paint preparation, surface preparation, or finishing techniques.
• Experience operating forklifts or other shop equipment.
• Previous exposure to industrial, construction, manufacturing, or equipment maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program focused on paint shop operations and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare equipment and components for painting through surface preparation, blasting, masking, and finishing processes.
• Learn to apply industrial coatings using conventional spray equipment, pressure pot systems, cup guns, and other paint application equipment.
• Assist with painting and refinishing cranes, heavy haul equipment, fabricated components, and specialty machinery.
• Gain exposure to Barnhart's lifting, rigging, transportation, fabrication, and equipment support operations.
• Operate and maintain paint shop equipment such as forklifts, compressors, blasting equipment, and paint systems.
• Work alongside experienced team members while developing technical skills in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to quality, efficiency, and workplace 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
• Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED