Industrial Painter

Industrial Spray Painter

Berea, KY :: Mon-Friday Schedule

$21-23/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 – both with wet paint and powder coating
• 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
• Powder coating experience is a plus
• 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.
• Quarterly Bonus Program: Extra earning opportunities based on Safety, Attendance and Performance of the facility
• 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.

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