Painter/Shop Hand

The Timken Company

Broomfield (CO)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 37,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings with company

10 paid holidays and paid vacation

Education expense reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Timken Company is hiring a Crane Painter/Shop Hand in Broomfield, CO. This full-time role paints newly manufactured cranes and equipment, and handles shipping/receiving and stock upkeep in a busy shop environment.

Duties include surface preparation, applying primers and coatings, equipment cleaning and maintenance, and inventory control. Suitable candidates have 2 years of paint experience and a high school diploma, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

2 years of industrial painting experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Paint overhead bridge cranes and equipment using primers and coatings.
Prepare surfaces, mask areas, and set up equipment for coating.
Maintain and troubleshoot spray equipment and keep work area safe.
Label materials with job numbers and manage stock.
Operate material-handling equipment (forklift, cranes) to move items.
Assist with shipping/receiving and general shop duties.

Skills

Industrial painting experience

Work independently and in a group

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Wazee Crane, a division of Timken Power Systems, is seeking a full-time Crane Painter/Shop Hand located in Broomfield, CO. The role of the Painter/Shop Hand is to paint newly manufactured overhead bridge cranes or any fabricated equipment. When not painting, this position handles the physical shipping and receiving of materials and equipment. This position also takes care of the general upkeeping of stock inventory, including but not limited to, steel, electrical components, and painting materials. This position reports into the Operations Manager.

Duties Include:

Apply primers, topcoats and coatings to industrial equipment using standard spray equipment (conventional pot sprayer, air-assisted airless, and airless sprayers).
Prepare surfaces and job areas: clean, mask, set up equipment, fans, and shields prior to coating application.
Clean, maintain and troubleshoot spray equipment and keep the paint work area organized and safe.
Apply markings and decals to industrial equipment.
Label received materials and equipment with applicable job numbers.
Manage materials and inventory - receive, restock/put away, track stock levels, perform weekly counts of high-use items, and communicate inventory needs to admin for reorder.
Handle paint and job waste responsibly by disposing into correct containers and following waste procedures.
Load/unload materials and operate material‑handling equipment (10T-5T forklift, overhead cranes, scissor lift) to move materials and equipment.
Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as required.

Qualifications:

2 years of Previous industrial painting experience required.
Takes direction well, ability to work independently and in a group.
Flexible schedule, occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Location:

Broomfield, CO

Job Type:

Full-Time

Pay Range:

$20.00/hr-$27.00/hr (commensurate with experience and education)

What we offer:

Competitive pay based on skills and experience.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Benefits start on first day of employment.
401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
Employee discounts on products and services.
Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?