HEAVY EQUIPMENT PAINTER (OPERATING ENGINEERS UNION POSITION)

The Great Lakes Construction Co.; Hinckley Township (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Lakes Construction Co. in Ohio is seeking a Heavy Equipment Painter to prepare, repair, and refinish heavy equipment, trucks, and related components using industrial painting systems.

You will support restoration projects, perform surface prep, sandblasting, and coating applications to ensure corrosion resistance and a professional appearance. Requirements include a High School Diploma and 5+ years of heavy equipment painting experience, with preferred familiarity in blasting,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 5+ years of heavy equipment or industrial painting experience.
• Experience with blasting, coatings, and metal repair.
• Estimating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety, quality, and efficiency commitments.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA and safety policies.
• Safely operate spray booths, sandblasting equipment, compressors, and shop tools.
• Prepare heavy equipment for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, and blasting.
• Repair minor dents and damaged metal surfaces through grinding and body filler.
• Assist with light metal fabrication and restoration projects.
• Apply primers, paints, and coatings using HVLP, airless, and other spray systems.
• Mix, match, and apply coatings per specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect surfaces for adhesion and finish quality.
• Maintain paint inventories and safely store hazardous materials.
• Perform preventive maintenance on painting/blasting equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanics and project teams to prioritize work and minimize downtime.
• Assist with estimating, quoting, and job costing for painting projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment painting

Blasting

Coatings

Metal repair

Estimating

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Heavy Equipment Painter is responsible for preparing, repairing, and refinishing heavy construction equipment, trucks, trailers, and related components using industrial painting and coating systems. This role performs a variety of tasks including surface preparation, sandblasting, metal repair, grinding, and coating application to ensure equipment is protected from corrosion, meets quality standards, and maintains a professional appearance. Working closely with the shop and maintenance teams, the Heavy Equipment Painter supports equipment restoration and repair projects by performing industrial spray painting, assisting with light metal fabrication, and contributing to estimating and job costing activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and uphold the company’s commitment to safety, quality, efficiency, and core values
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety policies
• Safely operate and maintain paint booths, spray equipment, sandblasting equipment, compressors, and other shop tools
• Prepare heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and related components for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, blasting, grinding, and other surface preparation techniques
• Repair minor dents, corrosion, and damaged metal surfaces through grinding, welding preparation, body filler application, and other fabrication support as needed
• Assist with light metal fabrication, component repair, and restoration projects to prepare equipment for refinishing
• Perform abrasive blasting and apply industrial primers, paints, and protective coatings using conventional, HVLP, airless, and other approved spray systems
• Mix, match, and apply coatings in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company quality standards
• Inspect prepared and painted surfaces to ensure proper adhesion, finish quality, and compliance with company standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure a high-quality finish that protects equipment from corrosion and presents a professional appearance
• Maintain paint inventories, supplies, and equipment while ensuring proper storage and handling of hazardous materials
• Perform preventive maintenance on painting and blasting equipment to ensure reliable operation
• Collaborate with mechanics, shop personnel, and project teams to prioritize work and minimize equipment downtime
• Assist with estimating, quoting, and job costing for painting and refinishing projects
• Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change or include additional items at any time and without prior notice, verbally or in writing

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION:
  • High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of heavy equipment or industrial painting experience
• Experience with blasting, coatings, and metal repair
• Estimating experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

• Has a learning aptitude for Great Lakes policies and procedures, including GLOSS
• Must meet IUOE Local requirements
• Demonstrates strong ethics and integrity through honest and principled behavior
• Has good decision-making ability by making informed choices quickly and confidently
• Is a proactive self-starter who takes appropriate initiative
• Has good problem-solving skills and can identify and analyze problems, and generate and evaluate solutions
• Is agile and can quickly adapt to new information and changing conditions
• Should be self-aware and emotionally intelligent
• Possess good interpersonal skills, including the ability to treat everyone with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Valid Driver’s License Required

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of the work is performed in a non-smoking shop environment. The position requires working around heavy construction equipment, industrial painting and sandblasting equipment, and power tools in both indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, paint, solvents, varying weather conditions, and other industrial hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Occasional travel to project sites or other company locations may be necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

An employee must meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employees must have the ability to:

• Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel
• Occasionally walk up and down the stairs
• Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision
• Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing
• Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions

The Great Lakes Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment/promotion without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, GINA, or any other protected category. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

The Great Lakes Way … Safe. Capable. Efficient.