Painter

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Reno
Req ID: 28049


Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: $37,440 - $49,920
Target Bonus: 5.0%
Req ID: 28049

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary
Lincoln Electric is seeking a dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented Painter to join our team. This position involves painting CNC machines and supporting general shop operations. No prior experience is required-just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. Training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities
• Apply protective coatings using brush, roller, or spray methods to machinery, equipment, and structures
• Prepare surfaces and apply finishes following safety and quality standards
• Demonstrate working knowledge of various paints, solvents, and application techniques
• Assist with general shop duties including crating, assembly, and other tasks as needed
• Interpret and execute verbal instructions to complete painting and shop assignments
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to company safety standards
• Provide guidance and training to team members as required
• Support other departments and adapt to changing workloads as necessary

Job Requirements

Required Skills
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity
• Ability to read and understand specifications and prints
• Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills
• Good organizational skills and a positive attitude
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to install walls or partitions prior to painting

Preferred Skills
• Experience in industrial painting or related field
• Familiarity with surface preparation and coating application processes
• Experience as a rigger or in general shop work

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration, airborne particles, and machine lubricants and chemicals used in manufacturing processes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, stand, and walk on concrete floors; use hands to finger, handle, or grasp; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves repetitive motion and requires frequent lifting, pushing and pulling objects that are 75 pounds or heavier.


Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.