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Crane Painter Technician role focused on body repair, cosmetic detailing, and painting of cranes, ensuring equipment is safe to operate. W. O. GRUBB is hiring onsite in Richmond, VA for hands-on repair and paint work using welding and power tools. Standout note: long hours with potential weekend/holiday work and exposure to extreme temperatures.
Key skills
Body repair and panel workSpray painting (spray guns)Paint mixing and blendingMasking and taping preparationWeldingGrinding, sanding, and fillingHand and power tool operationMaintenance/repair documentation and recordkeepingSafety practices and inspectionsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Salary not listed — comparable Richmond, VA paint/body repair technician roles typically pay around $18–$28 per hour depending on experience.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands-on bodywork and painting, can follow safety procedures under close supervision, and are comfortable working long hours in varied conditions.
Why apply
- Hands-on welding and paint work
- Varied work on crane equipment
- Close supervision and reviewed work
A Crane Painter Technician assists in repairs, body work, paint and cosmetic detailing, provide written documentation of repairs, and ensure that the cranes are in a safe operating condition. These tasks may involve welding, grinding, painting, and the use of many hand and power tools. The Crane Painter Technician usually works under direct supervision and expected to work long hours with frequent standing and moving. Possible exposure to extreme heat or cold external temperatures, and subject to working weekends and holidays.
Essential:
Desired:
Responsibilities
- Performs repair work on vehicle bodies (i.e. hammering out dents, filing, grinding, sanding, filling holes, repairing panels and grills, welding, etc.).
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools (i.e. hammers, wrenches, sanders, spray guns, etc.).
- Prepares the crane by masking and taping for body work.
- Prepares paint by blending and mixing
- Applies primer and paints to the crane body surfaces using brush or spray guns for the purpose of completing required body work.
- Maintains a variety of records (i.e. maintenance reports, repair reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable information.
- Inspects and ensures that the crane is in a safe working condition.
- Requires Close Supervision: Work is reviewed at several steps along the way for accuracy.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Essential:
- Must be able to adhere to safety practices.
- Must be able to operate tools/equipment used in maintenance of cranes (i.e. hammers, sanders, welding equipment, torches, paint guns, etc.).
- Prepare and maintain accurate records.
- Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
Desired:
- Prefer candidates with at least 2 years of body repair and paint experience.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.