Painter

About the Role

Selected candidates for a Level One Painter position will, following classroom instruction and 30-60 days practical training, successfully apply an assortment of water and solvent reducible corrosion resistant epoxy primers on a diversity of substrates and simple product configurations using conventional HVLP equipment in pressure, siphon, and gravity fed variants. Operators will maintain terminal equipment in good working order throughout the production cycle and control wet/dry film coating thicknesses IAW noted prescribed requirements. Individuals will typically be cross-qualified in relevant support functions such as racking, turning, sanding operations, equipment maintenance, and paint mixing.

As a condition of assignment, candidates may be expected to process product controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, candidates may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, Legal Permanent Residence, or protected status as a Non-Citizen National of the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assimilating work instructions specific to paint type, dimensional tolerance, and thickness considerations.
• Loading, adjustment, and light maintenance of conventional HVLP coating equipment in remote pressure, siphon, and gravity fed variants.
• Successful application of primary organic finishes to a variety of substrates and part configurations.
• Understanding and maintaining best safety practices in accordance with prescribed directives.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves, hearing protection, etc.).
• Compliance with safety directives and policy.
• Exposure to chemicals/solvents, occasional fumes, and moderate noise level.
• Performance of various duties related to the collection and/or storage of Hazardous Waste.
• Use of the type of PPE required for particular work tasks.
• Proper disposal of used PPE to work center containers.
• Proper transfer of work center containers to the correct Hazardous Waste Storage location.
• Proper work practice and labeling for Waste Collection and Waste Containers.
• Familiarity with facility emergency procedures and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
• Knowledge of processes to facilitate environmental reporting, meeting disposal requirements, or compliance with Hazardous Waste Regulation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Conventional HVLP equipment (pressure, siphon, gravity fed variants)
• Epoxy primers
• Hazardous Waste management and regulations
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Qualifications

• General standard education including the ability to read and write in English.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination, practical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent vision (whether or not corrected) including normal color vision.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team; good cooperative skills.
• Ability to utilize necessary safety equipment such as grade D air hoods/masks, Tyvek suits, neoprene gloves, and safety eyewear.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods with limited movement.