Equipment Painter

8300 McHard Road, Houston TX

Description

Introduction: At Bigge, we are elevating America with over 1,500 cranes in our fleet. We buy, rent, maintain, and sell cranes that are deployed throughout the United States. Since 1916, we have been building America’s landmarks, and we are proud to have created one of the highest performing equipment companies in the world. Bigge is leading the transformation of the crane and rigging industry with a unique approach to maintaining the best people, equipment, and technology in the market. By leveraging our leadership position in the industry and innovative technology platform, we are forging new ground in the areas of safety, rental fleet growth, and employee growth. Summary/Objective:  The Equipment Painter performs a combination of tasks, including but not limited to prepping, using a hand palm sander, grinding, cleaning surfaces for paint, taping, spraying primer, painting with pressure pot painting system, inspecting finished product, and moving objects in/out of paint booth. Responsibilities: -Paint efficiently using a pressure pot painting system -Skillfully apply body filler, fiberglass, and other materials for body repair -Sanding paint, filler, and rust areas to prepare the surface for primer -Masking or taping around glass, decals, and other areas on equipment that are not supposed to be painted -Cleaning the painting surface prior to painting and cleaning up overspray and other defects after painting -Preparing items to be painted, by sanding, grinding, and disassembling items by hand -Work efficiently and safely while prepping and painting items outside and in the elements while properly maintain painting equipment -Ability (or willing to learn) to fill in as a sandblaster as needed -Assist other team members with their tasks as able -Maintain a clean and safe workspace Qualifications: -Must have experience painting cranes, equipment, or automobiles -Possess current valid driver's license and a clean driving record -Experience with pressure pot painting systems preferred -Experience with filler, fiberglass, and other materials used to repair equipment prior to painting preferred -Experience with usage of pneumatic and power tools to sand and prepare surfaces for paint/primer -Experience with masking, covering, or taping equipment -Possess a strong work ethic and a great attitude -Willing and able to work long hours as required -Ability to work outside in all weather conditions including seasonally hot or cold temperatures if required Benefits: -Competitive pay and matching 401(k) plan -Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days -Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.