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Man Lift Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Powder-Painter

Rice Lake, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Operating the industrial man lift to paint at the appropriate height and distance away from the product * Utilize an electro-static charged paint gun to adhere the powder paint to specified surfaces ...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Marion, IA · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Summary/Objective The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and ... man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, and hydraulic excavators. (Any of ...

Lamination Operator

Eastaboga, AL

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

The primary purpose of the Lamination Operator's position is to perform all assigned tasks ... The ability to work at heights using a man-lift or scissor lift * The ability to read and ...

Powder-Painter

Rice Lake, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Operating the industrial man lift to paint at the appropriate height and distance away from the product * Utilize an electro-static charged paint gun to adhere the powder paint to specified surfaces ...

Warping Operator We are hiring a Warping Operator to support textile manufacturing operations by ... Ability to use a stand-up lift/man lift to load and unload the creel * Ability to carry packages of ...

Lamination Operator

Eastaboga, AL

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

The primary purpose of the Lamination Operator's position is to perform all assigned tasks ... a man-lift or scissor lift The ability to read and understand complex written instructions ...

Lamination Operator

Eastaboga, AL · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

The primary purpose of the Lamination Operator's position is to perform all assigned tasks ... using a man-lift or scissor lift • The ability to read and understand complex written ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for man lift operator in the United States is $18.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Man Lift Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,182 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Powder-Painter

Rice Lake, WI • On-site

Rice Lake Weighing Systems
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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Essential Job Functions and Major Tasks:

  • Pushing or pulling parts into the paint booth either by a cart or the overhead crane
  • Ensure quality of the metal part prior to painting, with a high attention to detail pertaining to welding spatter and other rough edges or metal defects
  • Operating the industrial man lift to paint at the appropriate height and distance away from the product
  • Utilize an electro-static charged paint gun to adhere the powder paint to specified surfaces on the part
  • Follow strict work instruction and read manufacturing documentation to ensure correct color and other specifications for each product is used accurately
  • Responsible for filling powder posts with correct powder paint boxes mixing paint accurately using the appropriate color and manage color changes per product specification.
  • Use an air wand to blow off extra powder paint
  • Accurately measure paint thickness to ensure specifications are met
  • Responsible for care of painting equipment and booth housekeeping
  • Follow important safety requirements while doing the job
  • Moves completed product out of the booth with the overhead crane or by cart
  • Keeps work area organized and as clean as possible while working
  • Assisting in the Paint Prep Area as assigned
  • Completing minor repairs and notifying the supervisor of major repairs that are needed
  • Other job functions as assigned

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Continuously lifting and carrying items < 20 pounds such as the paint gun and crane remote
  • Continuous fine finger movements, handling and gripping while operating the paint gun and crane remote
  • Continuous 1- or 2-foot action while operating the man lift in the paint booth (continuous movement during painting process)
  • Continuous standing on concrete floors or standing/balancing in man lift
  • Continuous use of near and color vision, and depth perception during painting process
  • Frequently pushing and pulling carts, ag scales, and the cart caddy for truck scale mods
  • Frequent above and below shoulder reaching while painting in vertical pass motions
  • Frequent climbing (on to lift) and bending/stooping or crouching while painting in a continuous motion
  • Frequent reading and occasional writing as it pertains to orders
  • Frequent walking to gather parts or materials
  • Occasionally lifting and carrying objects < 55 pounds such as the powder paint boxes
  • Work environment is inside a manufacturing facility that can have temperature extremes fluctuating seasonally, continuous manufacturing noise and can be humid inside the paint booth, thermal energy and hazardous machines are near including the paint oven itself. Powder painters work in a fast-paced environment independently but with a team to meet deadline pressures.
  • Personal Protective Equipment required for this position: safety glasses, composite or steel-toed shoes, gloves, hearing protection, full paint suit with hood, and then task specific would include hard hat, thermal mitts or thermal gloves.
  • Must be able to pass and retaining OSHA required respirator testing for RLWS painting systems

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, profit sharing, 401k, and wellness benefit programs.