Lead Painter at Truck and Trailer Specialties, Inc. – Howell, Michigan

Job Title: Lead Painter

Reports to: Shop Team Lead/ Director of Operations

Department: Operations

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing a variety of painting tasks on commercial trucks and equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Support daily functions including, but not limited to:

• Refinish damaged bodies of vehicles and equipment using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Apply paint and coating using sprayers or brushes.
• Mix and match paints to meet specifications or restore vehicles to the original color.
• Stir and thin paint using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
• Work with painter’s assistants and shop team to complete tasks efficiently.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicle components as needed.
• Sand, fill, mask, and prep surfaces for painting application.
• Perform light mechanical repairs and panel replacements.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace; clean tools, sprayers, and other equipment regularly.
• Assist with janitorial and yard maintenance tasks as needed.
• Work 9.5-hour shifts Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Support other shop and production duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work alone with minimal or no supervision
• Knowledge of hand tools, paint sprayers, and body repair equipment.
• General understanding of truck systems and build-up processes.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and wire sizing (a plus).
• Working knowledge of basic office software (such as Microsoft Office)
• Working knowledge of company software and procedures
• Great attitude and ability to work with others
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license (required to move company vehicles).
• Auto body/collision repair and/or industrial painting experience preferred.
• Forklift operator certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Overhead crane operator certification (or willingness to obtain).

Physical Requirements (representative but not exhaustive):

• Sitting, crouching, kneeling
• Manual finger dexterity
• Heavy lifting; 30 pounds or more
• Twisting, bending, reaching, and stretching
• Long periods of standing
• Exposure to shop noise and dust
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures

Core Values:

• Integrity with a strong moral compass
• Exceptional work ethic with grit
• Team player attitude
• Innovation

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Must have a valid drivers license to move our vehicles.
• Must be able to work from 6am-3:30pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.