Painter/Loader

We are seeking an experienced Painter/Loader to join our team at Shepard Steel, a leading structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication company in Connecticut. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for painting, loading, and unloading structural steel components onto or from trucks using overhead cranes and/or forklifts.

• Read and interpret work lists, written instructions, and diagrams to perform tasks accurately.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by wire brushing and scraping as necessary.
• Apply paint or other finishes to steel using brushes, spray guns, or rollers as required.
• Operate hand and power tools common to the painting and loading trade.
• Set up and climb ladders and stairs to work on flatbed trailers.
• Mark or tag material with proper job numbers, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, and other equipment to transport materials.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Physically capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling 70 pounds unassisted.

• Competitive salary based on skill set.
• Health insurance, including annual vision exam.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and profit sharing.
• 1st shift, Monday to Friday, with additional overtime as required.

Shepard Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication company with over 65 years of experience serving Southern New England and Eastern New York State. We fabricate approximately 12,000 tons of steel annually and invest in state-of-the-art fabrication equipment.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.