Industrial Painter

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision after 90 days

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Safety‑first culture

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking an Industrial Painter to support painting and coating applications across heavy equipment, cranes, and fabrication projects. You’ll prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and refinish components, while operating forklifts, blasting equipment, and paint systems.

You’ll collaborate with shop leadership to maintain safety, quality, and efficiency on each project. The role offers a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and benefits, including 401(k) with

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial painting and coating application.
• Knowledge of paint preparation, surface preparation, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to operate or learn equipment such as forklifts, blasting equipment, and paint systems.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to maintain a professional and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and components for painting through surface preparation, blasting, and finishing processes.
• Apply industrial coatings using conventional spray equipment, pressure pot systems, cup guns, and electrostatic paint systems.
• Paint and refinish a variety of heavy equipment, fabricated components, and specialty machinery.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, compressors, blasting equipment, and paint systems.
• Work closely with shop leadership and team members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Contribute ideas that improve shop efficiency, quality, and safety.

Skills

Industrial painting

Coating application

Surface preparation

Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Forklifts

Blasting equipment

Paint systems

Job description

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 an Industrial Painter, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our cranes, heavy haul equipment, and custom fabrication projects are protected, professional, and ready for the field.

What You’ll Do

This is a hands-on position where you'll see the results of your work every day while supporting a wide variety of equipment and projects across the company.

• Prepare equipment and components for painting through surface preparation, blasting, and finishing processes.
• Apply industrial coatings using conventional spray equipment, pressure pot systems, cup guns, and electrostatic paint systems.
• Paint and refinish a variety of heavy equipment, fabricated components, and specialty machinery.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, compressors, blasting equipment, and paint systems.
• Work closely with shop leadership and team members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Contribute ideas that improve shop efficiency, quality, and safety.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• 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 You Bring

Required:

• Experience with industrial painting and coating application.
• Knowledge of paint preparation, surface preparation, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to operate or learn equipment such as forklifts, blasting equipment, and paint systems.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to maintain a professional and organized work environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with pressure pot, cup‑style, and electrostatic paint systems.
• Previous experience painting industrial equipment, heavy machinery, or fabricated steel components.
• Familiarity with sandblasting and surface preparation processes.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran