Painter I

Science and Engineering Services, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Engineering Services, Inc. is seeking skilled Painters to handle all stages of vehicle and aircraft painting and prep to paint, following source documents and procedures.

The role requires planning work, selecting methods and equipment suitable for CARC and military coatings. You'll prepare surfaces, apply coats with spray guns and brushes, remove old paint, inspect for defects, maintain records, and ensure quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One-year general painting experience required.
• Education/experience may be substituted as permissible by management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and masking; mix paints as needed.
• Coat surfaces of aircraft or ground vehicles with paints using brushes, rollers, or spray devices.
• Remove old paint using solvents and scrapers; inspect for runs or overspray.
• Follow quality standards and maintain paint application records.
• Document paint details as part of site records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Spray guns

Paint brushes

Lacquers and coatings

Job description

Overview

We are seeking skilled and reliable Painters who will be expected to perform all stages of vehicle painting and prep to paint in accordance with source documents and company procedures. Will paint a variety of items utilizing various materials (i.e. CARC and Military coatings) Must independently plan details of work, selecting method, equipment and process best suited for particular requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces for paint application by sanding, cleaning and masking; mixes paints according to requirements
• Coats the surfaces of an aircraft or ground vehicle with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices
• Removes old paint from aircraft or ground vehicle, using liquid paint remover and scraper
• Inspects painted parts for defects like runs, snags and overspray
• Follows established quality standards for painting processes
• Documents paint application details and maintains records

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

• One-year general experience required

Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO and CEO.