Industrial Painter Foreman

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

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship programs

Paid Holidays Upon Hire

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Safety Bonus Program

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Work Travel Incentive

Holiday Bonus

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting, based in Pontiac, Michigan, seeks an apprentice to support weld/fab operations on industrial projects. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on learning of essential machine operations.

You will assist foremen, maintain a clean site, and progress through welding/fab pathways. 1–2 years in industrial settings or technical schooling preferred; valid driver’s license required; training and advancement available.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with basic hand tools.
• 1–2 years’ experience in commercial/industrial setting or technical schooling.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Support other apprentices and foreman on various projects.
• Follow instructions from team and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized.
• Handle loading/unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure attention to safety standards and details.
• Gain essential machine operation skills to progress within weld/fab department.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic Math & Geometry

Self-directed

Attention to instructions

Teamwork

Education

Technical schooling or 1-2 years experience in commercial/industrial setting

Tools

Forklift Operation

Trailer loading

Combi lifts

Plasma table

Brake press

Iron worker

Drill press

Fab shop hand tools

Rigging hardware

Job description

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available.

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Responsibilities:

• Support other apprentices and foreman on various projects
• Follow instructions from members of your team and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Gain essential machine operation skills to progress within the weld/fab department

Requirements:

• Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Basic Math & Geometry knowledge
• 1-2 years’ experience in the commercial/industrial setting or technical schooling experience
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Requirements:

• Blueprint reading experience

Equipment and tool experience:

• Forklift Operation – Material handling and loading/unloading experience
• Trailer loading of construction material
• Basic operation of trucks and equipment (Preferred)
• Use of fitting table (Preferred)
• Combi lifts (Preferred)
• Ocean beam processor (Preferred)
• Plasma table (Preferred)
• Brake press (Preferred)
• Automated tube bender (Preferred)
• Cold saw (Preferred)
• Iron worker (Preferred)
• Drill press (Preferred)
• Hand grinders (Preferred)
• Fab shop electric and hand tools
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning
• Rigger 1 training – trains on above

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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