VMI - Wet Paint - Industrial Painter

EQI Ltd.; Berea (KY); 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

Wellness Programs

Global Growth Opportunities

Job summary

EQI is seeking an Industrial Spray Painter to maintain equipment and apply paints using HVLP guns and two-component systems. The role includes forklift operation and ensuring safety standards are met. You will prep, mask, sand surfaces, and apply coatings across castings.

Salary is $21–$25 per hour with benefits; Monday-Friday schedule in the Williamsport/Berea area. Extensive safety training and a collaborative team environment are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certifications for painting or body work preferred.
• Experience painting a variety of surface types.

Responsibilities

• Paint iron & steel castings.
• Clean surfaces prior to spray painting.
• Maintain equipment to ensure it remains in working order.
• Adhere to OSHA and HazMat procedures.
• Move and stage materials using forklifts.
• Perform touch-ups and finish coats.

Skills

Driver's license

High school diploma or GED

Painting experience

Proficiency with machinery

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certification in painting/body work

Tools

HVLP gravity paint guns

Two component proportioning paint systems

Job description

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.

Industrial Spray Painter

Williamsport, MD :: Mon-Friday Schedule $21-25/hr + Benefits / PTO

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 Responsibilities

• 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
• Good verbal communication
• 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.