Painter, Automotive

Bowhead Support Services Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Painter to join their team at a military depot. This role involves coating vehicles with various materials and ensuring high-quality finishes while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to essential services for the military. If you are motivated and eager to make a difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in painting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Army regulations and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coat surfaces of vehicles with paint using various tools.
• Ensure paint adheres properly and masks areas not to be painted.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Paint Sprayer

Brushes and Rollers

Job description

Bowhead Logistics Management, LLC seeks a Painter for 1st shift at the Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA location.

Responsibilities

The Painter coats surfaces of motor vehicles such as automobiles, buses, and trucks with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from vehicle, using liquid paint remover and scraper, smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool. The Painter, Automotive Worker roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, paints vehicle or specified portion of vehicle and may paint insignia, letters or numerals on vehicle surface using stencils.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Must possess a strong desire to provide excellent customer service solutions and interact with coworkers and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must be motivated to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-three (1-3) years’ experience in the position applied for (referenced above).
• Must have a good working knowledge of Army regulations; systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and gain access to military installations.
• The position is on a federal military installation. Candidates/employees will need to drive onto the military installation to gain access to the respective building for their position.
• Experience working at Letterkenny Army Depot highly desired.
• Must have general computer knowledge. Working knowledge of internet software; spreadsheet software, word processing software and MS Office Suite is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, move, manipulate or feel objects; talk and/or hear and taste and/or smell.
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk and routinely required to reach with hands and arms.
• Routinely required to work at varying heights (work from ladders and/or mobile platforms). Occasional use of a fall protection harness will be required.
• Required to use respiratory equipment (half mask/hood/helmet).
• Routinely required to stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or squat.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds.
• Often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling and positioning parts assemblies and equipment.
• Frequently lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks hoist and cranes.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

May require background investigation or clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for this location. Securing and maintaining a Common Access card (CAC) is a requirement for all positions at this location.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of the minimum standards an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Grooming and dress code will be in keeping with Company and customer’s standards. The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to; office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, field conditions, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. Travel is not anticipated for this position. If travel is required, candidate must have a valid driver’s license and three (3) years’ clean driving record for this position. Employee must complete required driver’s training and follow all Authorized Driver policies and procedures regarding approved vehicle usage.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting