Painter I

C5ISR (Gichner Systems Group, Inc.); Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Spray Painter to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for applying high-quality industrial paint finishes to parts and assemblies, ensuring compliance with government standards. Your attention to detail will be crucial as you prepare units and perform checks before painting. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact product quality. If you have a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to maintain sensitive information and interact effectively with peers.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray painter and apply industrial paint finishes to various products.
• Prepare units for painting, ensuring proper checks and cleaning.

Skills

Spray Painting

Material Handling

Attention to Detail

Basic Computer Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Spray Guns

Power Sanders

Electric Lift Trucks

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 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