Industrial Painter Apprentice – Training & Growth

Lee Contracting; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Disability & Life Insurance

Safety bonus

ESOP

Travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Tools provided

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting, based in Pontiac, Michigan, is looking for a painting helper to assist with surface preparation, mixing, and finishing under supervision. You will load, move, and organize painting materials and fabrication tools in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, ability to follow instructions, and a valid driver’s license. Prior painting-related experience is preferred, with opportunities for training and career growth within the

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of commercial/industrial experience or related technical schooling preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and experience using common hand and power tools.
• Basic math, measuring, and geometry skills.
• Painting, surface preparation, paint mixing, or finishing experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surface preparation, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and staging structural fabricated components for painting.
• Support paint mixing, coating application, touch-ups, and finishing under the direction of foremen, supervisors, or experienced painters.
• Load, unload, move, and organize materials, tools, and equipment needed for painting and fabrication work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following company safety standards and proper handling practices.
• Follow verbal and written instructions while developing painting, preparation, and fabrication support skills within the Weld/Fab department.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Painting/finishing

Follow instructions

Dependable

Driver's license

Tools

Forklift experience

Overhead crane

Loading trailers

Painting tools

Job description

Lee Industrial Contracting, based in Pontiac, Michigan, is looking for a painting helper to assist with surface preparation, mixing, and finishing under supervision. You will load, move, and organize painting materials and fabrication tools in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, ability to follow instructions, and a valid driver’s license. Prior painting-related experience is preferred, with opportunities for training and career growth within the