Painter / Material Handler

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Western Utility Telecom, an industry leader in steel fabrication for utility and telecom infrastructure.

You're hands-on, you work hard, and you take pride in getting the job done right. Sound like you? Keep reading.

What’s in it for You?

• $24–$30 per hour (based on skills and experience)

• Full-time position

• Monday to Friday schedule

• Opportunity to work with a well-established, trusted manufacturer

• Stable hours and steady workload

Why You’ll Love It Here

• You’ll be part of a team that actually builds something real every day

• Work with purpose and impact across essential utility projects

• Opportunity to grow and learn new skills in steel manufacturing

• Safety-focused workplace that values efficiency and teamwork

Your New Role

At our Salem, OR facility, you’ll step into a fast-paced, hands-on position supporting coatings and production operations in a steel fabrication shop. This isn’t a sit-around-and-watch kind of job. You’ll be in the middle of the action, helping prep, move, and finish steel parts that power utility and telecom projects across the country. If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready to roll up your sleeves, this could be the place for you.

• Prep materials for coatings and assist with spraying applications

• Operate power tools, plasma cutters, and cutting equipment

• Load and unload flatbed trucks using forklifts and by hand

• Move, organize, and handle steel parts throughout the shop

• Perform basic machine maintenance and support production staff

• Keep the shop clean, organized, and free of safety hazards

• Follow safety protocols and use PPE as required

• Report equipment issues or safety concerns immediately

• Work closely with welders, fabricators, and shift leads to keep production moving

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, or heavy materials

• Able to stand, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly

• Comfortable working in outdoor and shop environments with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures

• Basic knowledge of shop safety and use of protective equipment

• Forklift or pallet jack experience is a plus

Western Utility Telecom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #orange