Industrial Painter / Shop Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Painter / Shop Technician

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Pay: Up to $23.00/hour, depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Industrial Painter / Shop Technician to assist with painting and general production work. Painting accounts for about 20% of the position, with the remaining time focused on material handling, rigging, equipment operation, and other shop duties.

What You'll Do

• Perform industrial painting and related preparation work.
• Move materials using overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Load, unload, and position materials safely.
• Handle rigging for materials and equipment.
• Use a tape measure and other measuring tools accurately.
• Assist with production and general shop activities as needed.
• Complete required respiratory fit testing.
• Follow PPE, chemical-handling, and workplace safety procedures.
• Move between different tasks and work areas based on production needs.

What We're Looking For

• Previous industrial or production painting experience.
• Knowledge of painting techniques and proper application methods.
• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar industrial equipment.
• Background in rigging and material loading/unloading.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test.
• Familiarity with industrial safety practices and PPE.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working independently and with a team.
• Willingness to perform duties beyond painting in a fast-paced shop environment.

If you have experience with industrial painting and material handling and enjoy hands-on production work, we encourage you to apply.

If you're a hands-on, dependable candidate with painting and material-handling experience who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, we encourage you to apply!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.