Painter, 2nd shift

Merrill Steel; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health clinic

Physical therapy benefits

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Safety boot allowance

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Merrill Steel is seeking an industrial painter to coat structural steel components in our climate-controlled paint shop. You will apply zinc, epoxy, and other protective coatings with airless high-pressure guns on columns, trusses, and I-beams in a 150,000-square-foot facility.

Position requires lifting up to 75 pounds; second shift runs Mon-Thu 3:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m. Fridays are voluntary with a $1.60/hour night-shift premium. We offer solid benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of industrial painting experience.

Responsibilities

• Paint structural steel components using airless high-pressure spray equipment.

Skills

Industrial painting

Job description

Position Description

Join Merrill Steel’s team and help protect the structural steel behind lasting projects. Our 150,000-square-foot, climate-controlled paint shop gives you the space and equipment to apply high-quality coatings to columns, trusses, I-beams, and other steel components. Painters use airless high-pressure paint guns to apply zinc, epoxy, urethane, corrosion-resistant coatings, and intumescent fire protection systems.

Employees must be able to occasionally lift materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Second shift operates from Monday-Thursday: 3:30 p.m.-3:00 a.m. Fridays are voluntary. $1.60/hour night-shift premium effective immediately.

A workplace that keeps improving

At Merrill Steel, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. We’re committed to making this a place where people feel supported and enjoy coming to work. Our next generation of ownership is increasingly involved, and Plant Managers, Supervisors, and Leads meet weekly with Human Resources to discuss ways to improve shop culture. An HR Facilitator is also based in the shop, making support easy to access.

Why work at Merrill Steel?

• Year-round stability: We’re not seasonal and don’t have layoffs.
• Affordable healthcare: On-site health clinic and physical therapy available to you and your family.
• Wellness program: Earn enough to cover your annual deductible by participating.
• Health Savings Account: Your HSA funds are yours and don’t expire at year-end.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance: Available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Life and disability insurance: Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage begins the first of the month following 90 days.
• Paid time off: Earn PTO for every hour worked.
• Nine paid holidays
• Growth opportunities: Advancement is encouraged and can happen quickly.
• Annual safety boot and prescription glasses allowance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Milestone anniversary gifts
• Team celebrations: Annual Family Fun Day, Christmas party, all-you-can-eat popcorn Wednesdays, bimonthly appreciation meals, and more.

Position Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of industrial painting experience.

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