Painter

C5ISR (Gichner Systems Group, Inc.); Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

C5ISR (Gichner Systems Group, Inc.) is seeking a spray painter to apply industrial finishes to shelters and related components in a DoD-focused shop. You will prepare units, mix paints, operate spray equipment, and ensure finishes meet government standards while maintaining a clean, safe work area and following all instructions and masking requirements.

Strict adherence to safety procedures and quality checks is essential, with emphasis on minimizing waste, controlling coating thickness, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions.
• Shop environment with hazardous chemicals; safety awareness essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions and prepare units for painting per prints.
• Mix paints, primers, and hardeners to required consistency.
• Operate spray painter to apply primer and finish coats meeting standards.
• Maintain spray room and equipment; ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with material handling and masking as required.
• Ensure finishes meet government quality requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Reading & writing

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Ability to work under supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray guns

Pumps

Power sander

Electric lift trucks

Vibrator

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.

Keyword: Manufacturing,Shelter,DoD,Painter,Paint

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.

From: Kratos Defense