FINISH PAINTER

Logistic Services International, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Logistic Services International, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Finish Painter Helper to aid the Finish Painter II with prep, touch-up, and finishes on production projects using paints, enamels, lacquers, and coatings.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, knowledge of coatings, and spray painting experience. PPE and safety practices are essential, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of autobody or aviation painting experience preferred.
• Experience with respirators and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for primer and final finish coatings using sanding, brushing equipment.
• Clean/strip corrosion, rust, and old paint from products.
• Apply paints and coatings on aluminum and steel structures.
• Mix and match primers, paints, and coatings as required.
• Operate spray painter to apply industrial finishes.
• Follow safety data sheets for hazardous materials handling.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Coatings application knowledge

Paint spray operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint spray guns

Mixers

Job description

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 300 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the‑art high‑fidelity training devices, complex computer‑based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee‑owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading‑edge technology and proven processes.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle‑ready through cutting‑edge training products and services.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee‑ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

ESOP Sustainability:

We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.

Take Ownership:

Each Employee‑Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee‑owners to do the same, we realize success.

Clear Communication:

We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.

Pursuit of Excellence:

We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee‑owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

Pride in Our Work:

We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.

Customer Focus:

Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent:

Assume others are well‑intent­ion­ed in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice:

Every Employee‑Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.

Pay Range: $21.17-$28.22 Per Hour

Summary:

Responsible for aiding Finish Painter II in prep, touch‑up, and finishes on all production projects utilizing paints, enamels, lacquers, and other protective coatings.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare various surfaces for application of primer and final finish coatings utilizing manual and power sanding and brushing equipment and products.
• Mechanically or chemically clean/strip corrosion, rust, old paint, and other finishes from product to be painted.
• Apply pre‑mixed and blended paint or corrosion protective coatings on aluminum and steel structures and components.
• Mix, blend, and match various primers, paints, and coatings as required.
• Operate a spray painter to apply industrial paint finishes on metal products.
• Utilize Material Safety Data Sheets to ensure compliance with potential hazardous material requirements for handling and storage of paint and other materials.
• Apply stenciling and marking of all products in accordance with appropriate manuals, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Utilize personal protective equipment such as respirators, gloves, eye protection, and tyvek suits, during the preparation and application process.
• Must be capable of safely handling government furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires comprehension in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Requires general knowledge of proper application of corrosive protective coatings, primers, paints, and other coatings to include lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, acrylics, etc.
• Knowledge of paint spray guns, mixers, and other tools required for the surface preparation and application processes.
• Knowledge of commonly used paint concepts, practices, and procedures/drying times for coatings applies.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of experience in the field of autobody or aviation painting, or equivalent work‑related experience preferred.
• Knowledge and training in the use of respirators.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.