Shop General Laborer: Paint Prep & Light Assembly

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a general labor candidate to assist in a busy shop environment in Flint, MI. You will help prepare work areas, assemble and disassemble components, and perform surface prep for painting.

You will also paint parts as instructed, inspect coatings, move materials with tools, and perform minor repairs. Safety and teamwork are essential in this role within a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, warehouse, or industrial settings preferred.
• Strong basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Experience with painting or surface preparation is a plus but not required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.
• High attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general shop labor, including cleaning, organizing, and preparing work areas.
• Support the assembly and disassembly of components and related equipment.
• Prepare parts for painting by sanding, grinding, masking, or cleaning surfaces.
• Apply paint to parts and equipment using spray guns, brushes, or other painting tools as instructed.
• Inspect painted surfaces for quality, consistency, and proper coverage.
• Load, unload, and move materials using hand tools, power tools, or material-handling equipment.
• Perform basic repairs or touch-ups on parts as needed.
• Assist with radiator or heat exchanger preparation, cleaning, and maintenance tasks.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and shop guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and support team members as needed.

Skills

General labor experience

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Adaptability in fast-paced env

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a general labor candidate to assist in a busy shop environment in Flint, MI. You will help prepare work areas, assemble and disassemble components, and perform surface prep for painting.

You will also paint parts as instructed, inspect coatings, move materials with tools, and perform minor repairs. Safety and teamwork are essential in this role within a fast-paced industrial setting.