Painter/Helper Technician - Heavy Equipment

N C Machinery Co. in; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnish Group Inc. in Tukwila, WA is seeking a Painter/Utility Technician to repaint machines, generators, and components and to maintain the Paint Bay. The role includes ordering parts, steam cleaning, and prepping for paint, with additional shop duties as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, vocational training or related experience, and a valid driver's license for forklift driving. CAT dealership exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational/technical training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license for forklift driving and equipment operation.
• Experience with hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, and pressure washers preferred.
• Flexibility to travel for extended periods to work with customers.
• Experience working at a Caterpillar dealership or with CAT products is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Repaint machines, generators, and components.
• Maintain the Paint Bay.
• Order parts and materials.
• Steam clean machines.
• Prep machines for paint.
• Repair metal and fiberglass panels.
• Apply masking and paint safely.
• Operate a track press and cylinder repair (depending on experience).
• Assist in other areas of the shop when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

MS Office & Outlook

Own required tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical training or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Hydraulic/press experience

Crane/hoist experience

Job description

Painter/Helper Technician - Heavy Equipment (Maintenance)

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E The Cat Rental Store, and SITECH, representing Caterpillar, and other manufacturers. A family owned and managed company, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

About the Position:

We have a challenging opportunity as a Painter/Utility Position in our Tukwila Branch. This is a key role in our service department. Our Painter/Utility personnel is responsible for repainting machines, generators, and machine components from big to small, old to new, inside and out.

• Responsibilities:
  • Repainting machines, generators, and machine components
  • Maintaining the Paint Bay
  • Ordering parts and materials
  • Steam cleaning machines
  • Prepping machines for paint
  • Repairing metal and fiberglass panels
  • Safely applying masking and paint
  • Operating a track press and cylinder repair (depending on experience)
  • Assisting in other areas of the shop when needed
• Physical Demands:
  • Physically demanding position
  • Extended working hours are common
  • Requires standing for up to eight hours per day
  • Involves twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping, and kneeling
• Skills Required:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Effective writing skills for utilizing internal and other software programs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and Outlook
  • Must own required tools

Qualifications & Experience Needed:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience preferred
• Valid driver's license (for potential forklift driving and equipment operation)
• Experience with hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, and pressure washers preferredFlexibility to travel for extended periods to work with customers
• Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes salary starting at $26.90 up to 29.50, health benefits, vacation, sick leave, life insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing and company match.

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