Painter, Automotive (Ft. Riley, KS)

PD Systems; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PD Systems is hiring an Automotive Painter to coat surfaces of vehicles using spray guns, brushes, and rollers. The role requires masking, surface preparation, and maintaining painting equipment in varied conditions at Ft. Riley, KS.

The candidate must have formal training and at least five years of automotive painting experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check. OSHA safety compliance is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Formal documented training and a minimum of five years of Painter, Automotive experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally and 40 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to climb in/out of military vehicles and endure long hours in various conditions.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain licenses on military vehicles.
• Must pass a background check and may require security clearance.
• Must meet Safety and OSHA Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Paint surfaces of motor vehicles using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
• Mask areas not to be painted and prepare surfaces with sandpaper or steel wool.
• Prepare, clean, and maintain painting equipment and work areas.
• Work in varying weather conditions and in cramped spaces as required.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Painter, Automotive 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 vehicles using liquid paint remover and scraper; smooths surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool. The Painter, Automotive worker roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surfaces, 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.

Job Title: Painter, Automotive

Location: Ft. Riley, KS

General Requirements

• Must have formal documented training and a minimum of five years of documented Painter, Automotive experience.
• Must be able to lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 70 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to climb in and out of military vehicles and related equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in cramped areas for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, heavy rain, and snow or sleet.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to attain licenses on military vehicles, tactical and nontactical.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a background check and attain a security clearance if required.
• Demonstrated understanding of Safety and OSHA Law & Regulations.

PD Systems is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Employment decisions at PD Systems are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.