Senior Heavy Equipment Painter: Coatings & Restoration Expert

The Great Lakes Construction Co.; Hinckley Township (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Lakes Construction Co. in Ohio is seeking a Heavy Equipment Painter to prepare, repair, and refinish heavy equipment, trucks, and related components using industrial painting systems.

You will support restoration projects, perform surface prep, sandblasting, and coating applications to ensure corrosion resistance and a professional appearance. Requirements include a High School Diploma and 5+ years of heavy equipment painting experience, with preferred familiarity in blasting,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 5+ years of heavy equipment or industrial painting experience.
• Experience with blasting, coatings, and metal repair.
• Estimating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety, quality, and efficiency commitments.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA and safety policies.
• Safely operate spray booths, sandblasting equipment, compressors, and shop tools.
• Prepare heavy equipment for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, and blasting.
• Repair minor dents and damaged metal surfaces through grinding and body filler.
• Assist with light metal fabrication and restoration projects.
• Apply primers, paints, and coatings using HVLP, airless, and other spray systems.
• Mix, match, and apply coatings per specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect surfaces for adhesion and finish quality.
• Maintain paint inventories and safely store hazardous materials.
• Perform preventive maintenance on painting/blasting equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanics and project teams to prioritize work and minimize downtime.
• Assist with estimating, quoting, and job costing for painting projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment painting

Blasting

Coatings

Metal repair

Estimating

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Great Lakes Construction Co. in Ohio is seeking a Heavy Equipment Painter to prepare, repair, and refinish heavy equipment, trucks, and related components using industrial painting systems.

You will support restoration projects, perform surface prep, sandblasting, and coating applications to ensure corrosion resistance and a professional appearance. Requirements include a High School Diploma and 5+ years of heavy equipment painting experience, with preferred familiarity in blasting,