Industrial Paint & Material Handling Technician

Qualdoc; Warner Robins (GA, PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in York, PA is seeking an Industrial Paint & Material Handling Technician for a busy production shop. The role blends industrial coating application (~20%) with material movement, rigging, equipment operation, and other shop duties.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying coatings, operating overhead cranes and forklifts, loading/unloading, rigging, measuring with tape, supporting production, performing respirator fit testing, and following PPE and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Industrial painting experience and knowledge of coating methods.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test and follow safety PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials.
• Load, unload, stage, and position materials.
• Perform rigging for materials and equipment.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools accurately.
• Support production and general shop operations.
• Complete required respiratory fit testing.
• Follow PPE, chemical-handling, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist with different tasks and work areas as production needs change.

Skills

Industrial painting

Rigging

Material handling

Tape measure reading

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Rigging equipment

Job description

Industrial Paint & Material Handling Technician

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Pay: Up to $23.00/hour, depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour

Position Overview

Seeking a hands-on Industrial Paint & Material Handling Technician for a busy production shop. Industrial painting makes up approximately 20% of the role, with the remaining time dedicated to material movement, rigging, equipment operation, and other shop responsibilities.

• Prepare surfaces and apply industrial coatings.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials.
• Load, unload, stage, and position materials.
• Perform rigging for materials and equipment.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools accurately.
• Support production and general shop operations.
• Complete required respiratory fit testing.
• Follow PPE, chemical-handling, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist with different tasks and work areas as production needs change.

• Industrial or production painting experience.
• Knowledge of industrial painting methods and proper application techniques.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or similar equipment.
• Material rigging and loading/unloading experience.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices and PPE.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform a variety of shop and production duties beyond painting.