General Maintenance - Painter - Temporary

Painter Fairchild Equipment was founded in 1985 as Yale Materials Handling. Under the leadership of Gary Fairchild, we gradually diversified our manufacturers to add trusted brands, expanded our services areas to better serve Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, North Dakota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We've grown from only a five-person operation to over 280 employees. Now under the leadership of Gary Fairchild's son, Chad Fairchild, Fairchild is all about possibilities for additional growth and expansion, while maintaining our operations as Family Owned.

We know that in order for us to provide a dynamic and comprehensive customer experience, we need to have a team dedicated to industry experience, knowledge and customer service. Customers for Life Excellence in customer Service. Active in our Communities Outstanding citizens in the market we serve.

We are seeking a skilled Painter to prepare, paint, and finish equipment using paint booth systems and spray equipment to ensure a high-quality, durable finish. This role involves thorough surface preparation, including sanding and cleaning, as well as the assembly and reassembly of equipment throughout the painting process. In addition to painting duties, the Painter will assist in general shop operations as a Shop Technician when requested, including supporting repairs, equipment handling, and other shop-related tasks. This position will also support inventory control activities by tracking materials and maintaining adequate supply levels for continuous operations. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is committed to delivering consistent, high-quality results in a team-oriented environment.

Operate paint booth and paint gun to apply coatings to equipment and components

Perform all prep work prior to painting, including cleaning, masking, and surface preparation

Sand and smooth surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion and finish quality

Experience applying body filler in surface preparation, including mixing, application, shaping, and sanding to achieve smooth, paint-ready finishes

Assemble and reassemble equipment before and after the painting process

Assist with general shop repairs and maintenance as needed

Support shop operations as a Shop Technician when requested, including assisting with equipment setup, shop tasks, and material handling

Track and manage inventory of paint, materials, and supplies; ensure adequate stock levels are maintained for ongoing work

Assist with inventory control processes, including receiving, organizing, and stocking materials as needed

Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and materials are properly handled

Follow safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Inspect finished work to ensure it meets company quality standards

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested by management to support overall operations

Experience with spray painting, paint booths, or similar equipment preferred

Mechanical aptitude for assembly and disassembly of equipment

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Reliable and responsible with tools, materials, and workspace

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Hands-on experience operating paint booths, spray guns, and related painting equipment

Basic knowledge of computer and internet software.

Familiarity with assembling and disassembling mechanical equipment

Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.

Casual office dress code.

Paid Holidays.

401(k) retirement plan and Employer Match.

Wellness Program that offers the opportunity to earn a medical insurance discount.

Company Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability.

Frequent physical activity of the position:

Walking- moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Pulling- Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in sustained motion.

Fingering- Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole and or arm as in handling.

Occasional Physical Activity of the position:

The visual acuity requirements:

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

The worker is subject to environmental conditions with activities that normally would occur indoors.

Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is recognized as the fastest growing company of its kind in the Midwest! Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.