Paint Shop Lifting & Transportation Trainee
On-siteMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Participate in a structured training program focused on paint shop operations and equipment maintenance. Prepare equipment and components for painting through surface preparation, blasting, masking, and finishing processes. Learn to apply industrial coatings using conventional spray equipment, pressure pot systems, cup guns, and other paint application equipment. Assist with painting and refinishing cranes, heavy haul equipment, fabricated components, and specialty machinery. Operate and maintain paint shop equipment such as forklifts, compressors, blasting equipment, and paint systems. Work alongside experienced team members while developing technical skills in a safety-driven environment. Support continuous improvement efforts related to quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong work ethic
- Desire to learn and grow
- Good interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to work safely in a hands-on, technical environment
- Strong commitment to safety
- Strong commitment to quality
- Strong commitment to teamwork
- Ability to maintain a professional work environment
- Ability to maintain an organized work environment
Desired Qualifications
- Mechanical aptitude
- Shop experience
- Interest in industrial painting
- Interest in fabrication
- Interest in cranes
- Interest in rigging
- Interest in heavy equipment
- Familiarity with paint preparation
- Familiarity with surface preparation
- Familiarity with finishing techniques
- Experience operating forklifts
- Experience operating shop equipment
- Previous exposure to industrial environments
- Previous exposure to construction environments
- Previous exposure to manufacturing environments
- Previous exposure to equipment maintenance environments
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