LEAD ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY PAINTER

Altus Technology Solutions LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Altus Technology Solutions is seeking a Lead Electrostatic Spray Painter in St. Inigoes, MD. Day shift, on-site, with active DoD Secret clearance. You will coat aircraft and related structures using spray booths and PPE, following engineering drawings and TDs to support NAVAIR programs.

Requirements include 3+ years of coating experience, a valid Maryland driver’s license, and the ability to read drawings. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and occasional fabrication for test articles.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
• Valid Maryland driver's license.
• 3+ years painting/coating experience on aluminum, steel, composites.
• Able to read engineering drawings and follow TD/SDS.
• Ability to follow workflows and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings per specifications.
• Operate coating equipment inside a controlled booth with PPE.
• Select appropriate coating application equipment per design.
• Maintain coatings inventory ensuring HazMat compliance.
• Fabricate and assemble components for test articles.
• Work from blueprints and technical publications.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
• Perform preventive maintenance on coating equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians as a team.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Team work

Attention to safety

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school / military training preferred

Tools

Paint booth operations

Coating materials handling

PPE adherence

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.
Learn more at www.Altusts.com.

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 [e-mail].

Protecting Your Information

We never request payment or personal banking details during the hiring process. If you encounter suspicious emails, contact us at [e-mail] immediately.