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Painter/Loader

Company:
Shepard Steel
Location:
Newington, CT, 06111
Posted:
May 17, 2025
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Job Description

Salary:

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.

Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.

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 drivers license and reliable transportation

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 outthe companys 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

Full-time

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