LEAD ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY PAINTER

Altus Technology Solutions LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid leave and career advancement

Job summary

Altus Technology Solutions LLC in St. Inigoes, MD, is seeking a Lead Electrostatic Spray Painter for day shift. The role requires 3+ years of painting and coating experience, with an active DoD Secret clearance and ability to read engineering drawings.

This position involves working in a controlled coating facility on Navy test articles. You will apply coatings to aircraft and related structures, operate paint booths, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with engineers

Qualifications

• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance required.
• Must be able to read engineering drawings and follow Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in preparing, priming, painting, and coating surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply aircraft, aerospace, general, and/or powder coatings according to design specifications.
• Perform coating operations in a controlled coating facility and paint booth with PPE.
• Identify and select coating application equipment based on design specs.
• Ensure on-hand quantities of coating materials comply with regulations.
• Work as a member of a project team.
• Fabricate items and support structures for experimental test articles.
• Plan and conduct work from blueprints and technical publications.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Follow safety standards within the Coating Facility.
• Collaborate with others as part of a team.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on assigned machines.
• Maintain inventories and procure supplies as required.

Skills

DoD security clearance

Read engineering drawings

Follow safety data sheets

PPE usage

Precision hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school / military training desirable

Tools

Paint booth operations

Coating application equipment

Job description

LEAD ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY PAINTER

Location: St. Inigoes, MD – NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF)

Shift: Day Shift

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Years of Experience: 3+ years

Hourly Pay: $31.27-40.00

At Altus, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and enriching work environment that highly values and recognizes your invaluable contributions. Our strength lies in our size, which allows us to provide stability while presenting numerous possibilities for personal and professional development. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in attaining your goals, we strive to be the ideal partner in helping you achieve the desired work-life balance. If you believe this is the type of setting where you can flourish, continue reading!Altus specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering, prototyping, testing, and production capabilities, including design, fabrication, assembly, and compliance support to our Government customers. The Painter will be responsible for performing fabrication and coating assignments of substantial variety and complexity on project articles, support structures, and equipment.We are looking for an individual that can use their Painter experience to add value and make a significant impact as a Painter to NAVAIR for this opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply aircraft, aerospace, general, and/or powder coatings according to item design engineering specifications.
• Perform coating operations within an environmentally controlled coating facility and “paint booth” while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and select appropriate coating application equipment based on design specifications.
• Ensure on‑hand quantities of required coating materials in compliance with state, federal, and DoD/DoN HAZMAT regulations.
• Perform as a member of a project work team.
• Fabricate unconventional, one‑of‑a‑kind items, systems, apparatus, and support structures for experimental project test articles.
• Plan and conduct work from blueprints, drawings, plans, and technical publications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Follow and enforce all safety standards within the Coating Facility.
• Work well with others as part of a team.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned machines.
• Maintain tool inventories and procure equipment, supplies, tools, and consumables as required.
• Perform other tasks as required to support customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
• Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Formal trade school, college, or military training school highly desired.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in preparing, priming, painting, and coating various surfaces, including aluminum, steel, and composites.
• Must be able to read engineering drawings
• Must be able to follow Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets
• Must be able to follow and help establish workflows
• Formal paint and final finish training, aircraft or otherwise, desired.
• Fabrication and mechanical repair/assembly experience highly desired.
• Skilled with precision hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, plans, program requirements, and material coating specifications.
• Experience with various types of coating applications, tools, and equipment, including paint booth operations.
• Capable of developing modifications to satisfy program requirements without jeopardizing safety of operations.
• Ability to work tactfully with professional engineers, technicians, and management staff on all levels of effort.
• Exceptional customer service required.
• Prior forklift and/or overhead crane experience is a plus.

About Altus

Since 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services to both government and commercial clients. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified firm, Altus integrates proven solutions with industry-leading practices to tackle mission‑critical challenges.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Income protection through short- and long‑term disability insurance
• Education assistance for professional growth
• Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

Altus Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As a federal contractor, we are committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that includes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact .

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