Painter

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

Dallastown (York County)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense is seeking an entry-level spray painter to apply industrial paint finishes to parts, sub-assemblies, shelters, and trailers in a shop environment. You will prepare units, mix paints, and operate spray equipment to meet government standards with minimal rework.

This full-time, on-site role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience. Training, PPE, and safety protocols are provided to ensure quality and a safe workplace.

Qualifications

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
Ability to fill out the proper paperwork or documentation.
Ability to read, write and follow written instructions.
Basic computer skills required.
Work consists of simple, well-defined tasks.
No analytical ability is required; problem-solving skills are a regular job requirement.
Duties, objectives, and results are generally specified per well-defined policies/procedure or precedence.
Work closely supervised.
Follow specific, detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

Receives instructions verbally or from layouts of detailed prints.
Receives parts, sub-assemblies, and partial or completed units at workstation.
May prepare the unit for painting by washing, drying, masking, tacking, and cleaning.
Performs checks to ensure units are properly prepared before painting.
May move units within paint areas and spray booths as needed.
Selects and mixes paint to desired consistency and materials.
Cleans spray room and equipment.
Operates spray operation and applies primer/finish coats as required.
Applies paint to specified thickness and avoids runs to meet government standards.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Confidential information handling

Team interaction

Public interaction

Work rules adherence

Documentation

Reading/writing

Basic computer skills

Simple tasks

Problem solving

Detailed instructions

supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
Level of Education : High School/GED
Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated : 09/02/2026
Years of Experience : 1+ Years
Starting Date : Invalid Date
Travel Requirement :
Compensation :
Capabilities : Weapon Systems
Salary : $0
Years Of Experience : 1+

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To operate a spray painter, apply industrial paint finishes to parts, sub-assemblies, partial or completed shelters, and trailers to achieve the quality and integrity of products at the lowest possible cost.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Receives instructions verbally or from layouts of detailed prints.
Receives parts, sub-assemblies, and partial or completed units at workstation.
May prepare the unit for painting by performing various tasks, including washing/rinsing, drying, removing the masking, additional masking, tacking, sanding, and cleaning.
Performs checks to ensure units, parts, and assemblies are properly prepared before painting.
May involve material handling (i.e., moving units in the paint area and in and out of spray booths, placing parts on racks for painting and drying).
Selects and mixes paint to desired consistency, as well as J7 body filler and hardener.
Checks the shelf life of paint before use.
Cleans spray room, adjusts and cleans spray guns, pumps, and tanks as required.
May perform various operations such as hand buffing, applying spot primer, vibrating spot weld marks, scratches excess sealer, and adhesive.
Perform spray operation, holding and positioning spray gun as a primer and finish coats are required.
Paint application, resulting in little or no rework.
Sprays primer and finish coats to parts and sub-assemblies using all varieties of paints and paint finishes, including anti-skid finish and camouflage patterns.
Exercises care to apply paint to specified thickness and avoid runs, especially when applying finish coats that must meet government standards.
Responsible for meeting appropriate quality standards.
May perform tests to ensure compliance.
Uses various equipment and tools, which may include paint brushes, spray guns, pumps, vibrators, power sander, electric lift trucks, and other machines and equipment as needed.
Demonstrate safe practice when using ladders and in the use of respiration devices.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.
Other duties may be assigned.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
Ability to fill out the proper paperwork or documentation.
Ability to read, write and follow written instructions.
Basic computer skills required.
Work consists of simple, well-defined tasks.
No analytical ability is required; problem-solving skills are a regular job requirement.
Duties, objectives, and results are generally specified per well-defined policies/procedure or precedence.
Work closely supervised.
Follow specific, detailed instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum 1-year related experience required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Shop floor environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e., machine motors).
Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement

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