Lead Paint Technician

MACRO Industries; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Company paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

MACRO Industries in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead Paint Technician to operate painting equipment, apply coatings, and maintain paint booths and related systems. The role requires hands-on painting experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and with a team.

Essential duties include selecting coatings per drawings, mixing materials, adjusting spray settings, and ensuring proper texture and finish.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Prior paint technician experience is required.
• Military, automotive or aerospace painting experience is a plus; familiarity with composite materials is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Select and apply coatings based on drawings.
• Mix coatings per specifications.
• Adjust spray equipment to achieve correct texture, thickness and finish.
• Spray epoxy, polyurethane CARC and other coatings; maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain respirator care and operate breathing air systems when spraying epoxy paints.
• Coordinate with production to ensure on-time, quality output.
• Complete work orders and travelers; ensure product lot traceability.
• Maintain paint product inventory and inform Supply Chain of changes.
• Report issues to supervisor and lead; operate as part of a team.
• Perform light assembly as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MACRO Industries, a leading aerospace and defense composites company, is seeking a Lead Paint Technician for their Huntsville, AL location. The successful candidate will operate painting equipment, paint product, and maintain paint booths and associated equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects/applies coating based on drawing requirements.
• Mixes coatings according to paint or manufacturer specifications.
• Assembles and adjusts spray painting equipment to give proper pressures, mixture, and spray, ensuring that the application is of proper texture, thickness and surface finish.
• Sprays wash primer, primer, topcoats of various paints, mostly epoxy and polyurethane CARC, as well as other coatings including polyurethane LINE-X coating.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment (including preventive maintenance), changes filters, and performs required housekeeping tasks.
• Maintains proper respirator care and operation and use the breathing air supply system when spraying epoxy paints.
• Communicates with Production Associates, Leads and Supervisors to ensure products are completed on time while maintaining quality.
• Completes necessary workorders/travelers.
• Ensures paint products are in manufacturing use date prior to use.
• Manages inventory levels and inform Supply Chain of any changes or needs.
• Reports any issues in operation to your supervisor or lead.
• Maintains lot traceability on all components.
• Light assembly required to complete most parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Prior paint technician experience required.
• Military, automotive or aerospace painting experience a plus.
• Experience with composite materials and manufacturing a plus.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to think quickly and resolve problems.
• Ability to work well independently and with a team.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs.

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, MACRO offers a wide array of benefits including insurance (medical, dental, vision), company paid life insurance (basic life and AD&D), paid holidays, and paid vacation.

About Us:

MACRO Industries, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company. At MACRO employee-owners are ultimately the beneficiary of their hard work. Our profits do not go to the stock market or a private equity group—they come back to our employee-owners in the form of increased share value that you can cash in on in retirement. This is the most significant and sustainable differentiation we have from most companies.

MACRO is an equal opportunity employer.