Painter I

Gichner Systems Group, Inc.; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the defense manufacturing sector as a Painter I, where you'll operate spray painting equipment and apply finishes to a range of products. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in a related role. You'll maintain quality standards and work safely in a shop floor environment while contributing to the production of military shelters and trailers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year related experience required.
• Ability to maintain sensitive information as required by government standards.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate a spray painter and apply industrial paint finishes.
• Prepare units for painting including washing, sanding, and cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards during painting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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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.

Reference #: 85347-364696

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 work station.

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 Job Functions

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Keyword: Painter, DoD, Manufacturing, Shelter

Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum 1-year Related Experience Required.

Problem-Solving

Work consists of simple, well-defined tasks.

No analytical ability is required; problem-solving skills are a regular job requirement.

Decision-Making/ Accountability

Duties, objectives, and results are generally specified per well-defined policies/procedures or precedence.

Work is closely supervised.

Follows specific, detailed instructions.

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

Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.

All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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