Industrial Painter & Fabricator: Coatings & Fabrication

Crane 1 Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane 1 Services in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter / Fabricator to prepare and finish equipment for material-handling operations.

You will apply coatings, operate spray equipment, perform basic fabrication, and work closely with fabrication and service teams to meet production schedules.

This role requires safety focus, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and hands-on experience with painting and fabrication tools.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of industrial painting, manufacturing, or fabrication experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial painting equipment.
• Experience with air-assisted airless spray guns is a plus.
• Knowledge of surface preparation and coating techniques.
• Basic fabrication experience and tooling familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and components for painting and coating.
• Apply industrial coatings using spray guns, brushes, and rollers.
• Operate paint booth equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform basic fabrication and modification of steel and aluminum.
• Follow safety procedures and coordinate with teams to meet production schedules.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface preparation

Quality inspections

Basic fabrication

Safety compliance

Tools

Band saw

Drill press

Punch press

Grinders

Magnetic drills

Hand and power tools

Job description

Crane 1 Services in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter / Fabricator to prepare and finish equipment for material-handling operations.

You will apply coatings, operate spray equipment, perform basic fabrication, and work closely with fabrication and service teams to meet production schedules.

This role requires safety focus, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and hands-on experience with painting and fabrication tools.