Position Title: Industrial Painter & Steel Loader
Location: Saint Cloud, MN
Salary Interval: Hourly
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00

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We appreciate your interest in joining Ben’s Structural Fabrication. Our team will review your application and contact you if your qualifications align with the position.

Position Description

Do You Love a Challenging Puzzle?

Can you look at a trailer full of steel and instantly know how to fit everything together like a game of Tetris?

Do you enjoy hands-on work where every day is different and you can see the results of your efforts?

Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Ben's Structural Fabrication is seeking a Loader/Painter to join our production team in Waite Park, Minnesota. This unique position combines industrial painting with trailer loading, making it an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and staying active throughout the day.

As a Loader/Painter, you'll help ensure our fabricated steel is professionally finished, safely loaded, and delivered to our customers with the quality and care we're known for. Your work directly impacts the success of every project that leaves our facility.

Who We Are

Ben's Structural Fabrication has been building excellence since 1959. As a family-owned structural steel fabricator, we take pride in producing high-quality work while fostering a culture where people matter just as much as production.

Our Core Values aren't just words—they guide how we work every day:

1. Want It – Bring energy and a positive attitude.
2. Solve It – Find solutions and think ahead.
3. Do It – Take action with urgency and purpose.
4. Own It – Take pride in your work and stand behind it.

If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find a team that supports one another and celebrates doing great work together.

What You'll Do

As a Loader/Painter, you'll play an essential role in preparing fabricated steel for delivery by:

1. Loading and unloading the paint booth to maintain efficient production flow.
2. Safely loading structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and hardware onto trailers for delivery.
3. Operating overhead cranes and rigging equipment to move large fabricated steel components.
4. Reading packing slips and verifying all materials are complete before shipment.
5. Inspecting completed work to ensure components are fully painted, properly labeled, and ready for delivery.
6. Applying industrial coatings to structural steel in accordance with customer specifications and quality standards.
7. Preserving identification markings throughout the painting process.
8. Monitoring paint inventory and requesting materials as needed.
9. Performing routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on the paint booth, spray equipment, and work area.
10. Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
11. Assisting wherever needed to support production and keep projects moving.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:15 PM

Friday Overtime (as needed): 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Why Join Ben's?

When you join Ben's Structural Fabrication, you're joining a company that invests in its people.

We offer:

1. Competitive hourly pay
2. Medical and dental insurance
3. 401(k) with company match
4. Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
5. Additional voluntary benefits
6. Stable, year-round work
7. Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career
8. A team-oriented culture where your contributions matter

Pay Transparency

The anticipated pay range for this position is $20.00–$25.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Eligible employees also have access to Ben's comprehensive benefits package.

Ready to Build Something Great?

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in quality workmanship, and wants to be part of a team that's building some of the region's most impressive structural steel projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover what it's like to be Built by Ben's.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to safely lift, move, and work with heavy steel components.
3. Ability to read packing slips and follow work instructions.
4. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
5. Team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic.
6. Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
7. Willingness to work overtime on Fridays as production requires.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience operating overhead cranes or rigging equipment.
2. Industrial painting or manufacturing experience.
3. Forklift experience.
4. Experience working with structural steel or heavy industrial products.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ben’s Structural Fabrication, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

All employment-related decisions — including hiring, promotion, compensation, and training — are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, and without regard to any protected status. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and succeed, and we comply with all applicable local, state, and federal employment laws.