Painter

About the Position

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, supporting repairs, equipment handling, and other shop‑related tasks.

The 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.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques (sanding, cleaning, masking).
• Mechanical aptitude for assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Ability to assist with general shop repair work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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.

• Pay: $22–26 per hour.
• Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Casual office dress code.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Wellness program that offers the opportunity to earn a medical insurance discount.
• Company paid short‑term and long‑term disability.

• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequent physical activity: stooping, bending body downward and forward; kneeling; crouching; crawling; reaching; standing; walking; pushing; pulling; lifting; fingering; grasping; talking; hearing; climbing.
• Occasional physical activity: balancing; fingering again as described.
• Visual acuity requirements: close visual acuity to perform activities such as inspecting for small defects, operating machines, using measurement devices, and assembly at close distances.
• Environmental conditions:
  
  work indoors, sometimes in narrow aisles or passageways.

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.