Heavy Equipment Painter II – Skilled, Fast-Paced Shop

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. is seeking a Painter to prepare and paint heavy equipment, engines, vehicles, trailers, and components. The role includes maintaining 5S and company tools, and moving equipment into the paint area.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of paint and bodywork experience and a strong knowledge of paint application. Overtime and weekend work may be required; a self-starting and responsible attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through a high school education or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years or more of paint and bodywork experience.
• A strong knowledge of paint application and methods.
• The ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Applies initiative, demonstrating a “self‑starting” ability to daily work and proactively making improvements to the work process.
• Takes personal responsibility with work assignments, keeping commitments and following through on requests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & paint heavy equipment, engines, vehicles, trailers, various components, and attachments in the paint booth area.
• Maintain 5S, company issued tools and equipment.
• Drive machines to be painted into paint booth/area.
• Performs body repairs as necessary.
• Orders and tracks paint and paint supplies.
• Follows strict safety protocols, using proper PPE such as mask, full paint suit or respirator.
• Completes all required reporting and service reports.

Skills

Paint application

Self-start

Overtime weekends

Personal responsibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. is seeking a Painter to prepare and paint heavy equipment, engines, vehicles, trailers, and components. The role includes maintaining 5S and company tools, and moving equipment into the paint area.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of paint and bodywork experience and a strong knowledge of paint application. Overtime and weekend work may be required; a self-starting and responsible attitude is essential.