SHOP PAINTER-LABORER

Miscellaneous Metals, Inc. • Walkersville, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the finishing and shipping process by handling, painting, tagging, stacking, and staging fabricated metal products. The Shop Painter Laborer is responsible for maintaining quality paint finishes, following safety procedures, and working efficiently in a fast-paced shop environment. This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently throughout the workday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or shop environment required.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices in a shop or industrial setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Attention to detail to ensure consistent, high-quality paint finishes.
• Ability to recognize defects or quality issues and communicate them appropriately.
• Dependability, initiative, and the ability to stay on task without constant supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a production team.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive motions throughout an entire shift.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding shop environment with paint application equipment.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and medical qualification as required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with industrial or spray painting is preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required; willingness to become certified if needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle and identify finished materials for painting and shipment.
• Apply paint to finished products in accordance with quality and production standards.
• Tag, stack, sort, and stage painted products for shipping or further processing.
• Inspect finished work for coverage, defects, and overall quality; report issues to supervision.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper housekeeping of paint and work zones.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE, respirator use, and material handling guidelines.
• Work productively and independently to meet daily production expectations.
• Perform other shop-related tasks as assigned by supervision.
• Fill in for other shop personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, temporarily or permanently.

Benefits

• Company-paid health, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• PTO, paid holidays, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401(k), and a steady weekday schedule.

What This Job Offers

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