Industrial Paint & Material Handling Technician

Lever, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Paint & Material Handling Technician in York, PA for a contract-to-hire role. The position blends industrial painting with material handling, rigging, and equipment operation in a busy production shop.

Approximately 20% of the time is dedicated to painting while the remainder involves moving materials, rigging, operating equipment, and other shop duties. Candidates must pass respiratory fit testing and follow PPE and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Industrial painting experience and knowledge of painting methods.
• Ability to apply industrial coatings properly and safely.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials.
• Load, unload, stage, and position materials.
• Perform rigging for materials and equipment.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools accurately.
• Support production and general shop operations.
• Complete required respiratory fit testing.
• Follow PPE, chemical‑handling, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist with different tasks and work areas as production needs change.

Skills

Industrial painting

Equipment operation

Rigging

Tape measure reading

Safety procedures

Organization & multitasking

Teamwork/independence

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Rigging equipment

Job description

Industrial Paint & Material Handling Technician

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Pay: Up to $23.00/hour, depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour

Position Overview

Seeking a hands-on Industrial Paint & Material Handling Technician for a busy production shop. Industrial painting makes up approximately 20% of the role, with the remaining time dedicated to material movement, rigging, equipment operation, and other shop responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials.
• Load, unload, stage, and position materials.
• Perform rigging for materials and equipment.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools accurately.
• Support production and general shop operations.
• Complete required respiratory fit testing.
• Follow PPE, chemical‑handling, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist with different tasks and work areas as production needs change.

Requirements

• Industrial or production painting experience.
• Knowledge of industrial painting methods and proper application techniques.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar equipment.
• Material rigging and loading/unloading experience.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices and PPE.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform a variety of shop and production duties beyond painting.