Industrial Painter - Williamsport

EQI Ltd.; Maryland; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Wellness programs

Global growth opportunities

Job summary

EQI Ltd. is seeking an Industrial Painter in Williamsport, MD. The role focuses on maintaining equipment and executing painting tasks with HVLP gravity guns and two‑component systems.

The candidate will prep, mask, sand, and apply liquid paint, and must be able to operate forklifts to move materials in production. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and relevant painting certifications or trade schooling preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Driver's license required.
• Certifications for painting or body work or appropriate trade school preferred.
• Experience painting various surface types.
• Proficiency with technical machinery.
• Ability to operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Paint iron and steel castings.
• Prepare surfaces and clean prior to painting.
• Maintain painting equipment and keep it in good working order.
• Follow high safety standards and OSHA/HazMat procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Use different painting techniques based on surface type.
• Measure paint using cups and gauges; perform touch-ups as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade or vocational certification (painting/body work)

Tools

HVLP gravity paint guns

Two‑component paint systems

Viscosity cups

Thickness gauges

Forklift operation

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Williamsport, MD : : Mon-Fr iday Schedule

$21- 25/ hr + Benefits / PTO

JOB SUMMARY:

The Industrial Painter will be responsible for maintaining technical equipment for the job and ensuring that the equipment is in working order, possessing a wide array of painting skills including prep, masking, sanding, and liquid paint application utilizing HVLP gravity paint guns, as well as two component proportioning paint systems. This position will require the ability to operate forklifts to move and stage material for the production process.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES:

Painting iron & steel castings

Cleaning surfaces prior to spray painting

Maintaining equipment for the outlined job and ensuring that it always remains in working order

Ensuring that high safety standards are met and maintained

Adhere to all OSHA and HazMat procedures with respect to the storage and handling of materials in the area

Assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment and observe good safety habits

Utilizing different painting techniques based on the nature of the surface

Using viscosity cups and thickness gauges to measure the amount of paint to be used and the texture of the paint

Removing previous paint surfaces using mechanical means

Painting small items and doing touch-ups

QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver's License (Required)

High school diploma or GED

Certifications for painting or body work or appropriate trade school certification (example-Master Collision Repair &Refinishing Technician) Preferred

Experience painting a variety of surface types

Proficiency with technical machinery

Physical strength to operate machinery

Diligence and attention to detail

Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Good organizational skills

Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

Ability to troubleshoot paint defects that are outside the allowable QA standards

A good problem-solving foundation

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to support the health needs of employees and their families.

401(k) with Company Match: Competitive retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions to help employees build long ‑ term financial security.

Flexible, Unlimited Paid Time Off: An unlimited PTO policy designed to promote work–life balance and allow employees the flexibility they need for rest, personal time, and family commitments.

Positive and Collaborative Work Environment: A culture that values teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and open communication.

Wellness Programs: Access to a range of wellness initiatives that promote physical and mental well ‑ being including an EAP program and options for maintaining a healthy lifestyle with gym reimbursement

Global Growth Opportunities: The chance to work for and grow with an expanding international organization, with exposure to global teams, perspectives, and career development pathways.

About EQI

EQI is fluent in doing business around the world, so our customers do not have to be. EQI sources metal castings, forgings, and fabrications from carefully selected suppliers around the globe. EQI manages every aspect of the product life-cycle -- from Product Development to Production Qualification to Logistics / Vendor Managed Inventory Services -- letting its customers choose specific services and locations to meet their specific needs. The metal components we specialize in are sourced from more than two dozen carefully selected manufacturers across China, India, Vietnam, and the USA. By diversifying our supply base across several manufacturers and regions and offering redundant tooling locations, EQI mitigates risks and maximizes the flexibility to shift production from one location to another. EQI ships to and from multiple ports around the world, supporting our customers with full vendor-managed inventory services at the end location.

EQI is headquartered in Spring Lake, MI with offices in Berea, KY, Williamsport, MD, Cambridge, ON Canada, Beijing, China, Hanoi, Vietnam, Coimbatore, India, and Craigavon, Northern Ireland, UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics . Applicants needing accommodations during the interview process may request them by phone or email.