Industrial Painter – Cranes & Heavy Equipment (Outdoor)

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Sick days

HSAs / FSAs

401(k) plan

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is seeking a skilled Painter to join our Houston team. The role involves surface prep, sanding, masking, and applying primer and paint to cranes and equipment using a pressure pot system. You will inspect finished work and help move items in and out of the paint booth.

Candidates should have prior experience painting heavy equipment, willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, and a valid driver's license. The job offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have experience painting cranes, equipment, or automobiles.
• Possess current valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Experience with pressure pot painting systems preferred.
• Experience with filler, fiberglass, and other materials used to repair equipment prior to painting preferred.
• Experience with masking, covering, or taping equipment.
• Willing and able to work long hours outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to fill in as a sandblaster if needed.

Responsibilities

• Paint efficiently using a pressure pot painting system.
• Skillfully apply body filler, fiberglass, and other materials for body repair
• Sanding paint, filler, and rust areas to prepare the surface for primer.
• Masking or taping around glass, decals, and other areas on equipment that are not supposed to be painted.
• Cleaning the painting surface prior to painting and cleaning up overspray and other defects after painting
• Preparing items to be painted, by sanding, grinding, and disassembling items by hand.
• Work efficiently and safely while prepping and painting items outside and in the elements while properly maintain painting equipment.
• Ability (or willing to learn) to fill in as a sandblaster as needed.
• Assist other team members with their tasks as able.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.

Skills

Pressure pot painting system

Tools

Pressure pot painting system

Job description

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is seeking a skilled Painter to join our Houston team. The role involves surface prep, sanding, masking, and applying primer and paint to cranes and equipment using a pressure pot system. You will inspect finished work and help move items in and out of the paint booth.

Candidates should have prior experience painting heavy equipment, willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, and a valid driver's license. The job offers competitive pay and benefits.