Traveling Painter

STS Technical Services is looking for talented Traveling Painters for a 6-month contract opportunity in Bedford, Pennsylvania. If you’re ready to explore a new city while being paid to do it, this is your chance! Join our Fortune 500 partner, the nation’s largest provider of lift and access machinery, and bring your painting expertise to a new level.

Why You Should Apply

• Pay: $25.00/hour + Daily Meal Per Diem, 7 days per week
• Overtime: Overtime may be available, so come ready to work extra hours.
• Shifts:
  • 1st Shift: 5 AM – 3 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 6 PM – 4 AM
  • Weekend Shift: 5 AM – 5 PM (Friday to Sunday, work 36 hours and get paid for 40!)
• Start Date: December 9th
• Travel & Accommodation: STS will cover flights or reimburse mileage, hotel accommodations, a rental car, and gas expenses.

Key Responsibilities

• Painting & Finishing: Prime, paint, and touch up vehicles using power spray equipment and brushes; ensure quality through masking, unmasking, and surface preparation.
• Equipment Maintenance: Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble painting equipment; flush tanks, hoses, and spray guns during color changeovers.
• Mixing & Chemical Management: Mix paints for optimal color, formula, and consistency; perform titrations and adjust chemicals as needed.
• Quality Control: Inspect products throughout the painting process to meet specifications; apply decals, stencils, and rustproofing.
• Material Handling: Transport parts during the paint process, operating forklifts or overhead cranes as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 2-3 years of painting experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, or equipment manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop settings.
• Skills: Strong math skills and basic mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Independence: Ability to perform assigned work with minimal direction, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Experience: 3+ years of painting experience and familiarity with powder coating is preferred.

Why Work with STS Technical Services?

STS Technical Services is a leading provider of workforce solutions across commercial, industrial, and defense markets. For nearly 40 years, we’ve connected skilled professionals with top opportunities across industries, both locally and globally. When you join us, you’re joining a team that’s dedicated to your career success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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