Painter/Loader

Our company is looking to hire an experienced Painter/Loader for our miscellaneous metals division.

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, the employee will be responsible for painting, loading, and unloading structural steel/miscellaneous metal components such as columns, beams, channels, plate, stair treads, railings, etc. onto or from trucks using overhead cranes and/or forklifts, in addition to a variety of other tasks relating to the shipment of products. These items include but are not limited to:

• Read and interpret work lists, written instructions, and diagrams to perform task at hand.
• Wire brush and scrape as necessary to achieve proper surface texture per job specifications.
• Cover surfaces with drop-cloths or tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Apply paint, or other finishes to steel, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers as required by job specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the painting and loading trade.
• Analyze painting specifications, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan painting and loading needs.
• Must be able to set up and climb ladders and stairs to work on flatbed trailers.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be painted, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Check conditions of trailers to ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance with loading procedures.
• Operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, and other equipment to transport materials to and from the paint bay and transportation vehicles, and to store and retrieve materials within shop and yard.
• Must be able to wear a respirator for extended periods of time
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• CDL Class A experience a plus (move trailers around the yard)
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling 70 pounds unassisted

• Physically capable of bending/twisting as well as standing for long periods of time

• Able to work well with minimal supervision as well as with other co-workers
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and has a positive attitude

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (based on skill set)
• Health Insurance (includes annual vision exam)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match / Profit Sharing
• 1st Shift Monday – Friday (additional overtime as required)
• Full Time Position
• Vacation / Holidays / Earned Days / Birthdays

Shepard Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication company that has been part of the Connecticut construction landscape for over 65 years. With a staff of approximately 100 talented professionals, we are carrying out the company’s proud tradition of meeting the structural and miscellaneous steel requirements of customers throughout all Southern New England and Eastern New York State. We fabricate approximately 12,000 tons of steel annually and have invested heavily in state-of-the-art fabrication equipment in recent years.

SHEPARD STEEL IS AN Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer