PAINTER (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units; Arkansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Arkansas seeks a Painter (Title 32) to prepare surfaces, apply coatings and manage paint shop workflow in a military setting. You will remove rust, sand surfaces, and apply prime and top coats using brushes, rollers or spray systems, following strict guidelines.

Responsibilities include camouflage pattern work from blueprints, CARC coatings, and maintaining records. A Secret clearance is required; applications close 2027-03-10; full-time National Guard duties apply

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints for camouflage patterns.
• Experience applying coatings with brushes, rollers or spray equipment.
• Detail-oriented surface preparation and finish quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces by removing rust, paint and loose particles and smooths dents.
• Applies coatings with brushes, rollers and spray equipment to meet finish standards.
• Prepares coating materials per manufacturer guidelines and checks viscosity.
• Monitors air pressures and drying times in the paint booth to ensure adhesion.
• Applies CARC materials and coordinates workflow in the paint shop.
• Reads blueprints to apply camouflage patterns and markings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Camouflage pattern application

Attention to detail

Coating application

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray paint equipment

Measuring equipment (Zhan cup)

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PAINTER (Title 32), Position Description Number D2127000 and is part of the AR ARNG CSMS, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Brach/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.

Key Responsibilities

(1) Prepares surfaces (i.e., metal, wood and glass) by removing rust, paint, and loose particles. Fills in holes and dents using body fillers and hardeners. Sands and evens out dents and scars to assure a smooth and level surface using sanders, scrapers, sandpaper, hand tools, wire brushes, and paint remover. Applies coatings to specified areas ensuring the surfaces are free from skips, runs, and drips.

Applies rustproof compound to areas such as splash panels, quarter panels, seams structural members, and underbody construction. Applies coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray paint equipment.

(2) Prepares coating materials using guidelines set by the manufacturer, by tinting, toning, etching, blending, and mixing in various additives (i.e., retardants, hardeners, drying agents, and other additives) needed for the different coatings to work properly and achieve the necessary surface appearance. Uses measuring equipment (i.e., Zhan cup) to achieve the proper viscosity and thickness for applying the coatings.

Applies prime, intermediate and final coats of semi-gloss, gloss and other paint, lacquer, enamel, varnish and shellac. Ensures that match, texture and appearance meet finish requirements. Replaces and applies markings/lettering as specified by appropriate manuals. (3) Applies coatings using acceptable methods of the trade to include special finishing techniques to achieve desired results. Reads and interprets blueprints when applying camouflage patterns.

Replaces markings and letterings as specified by the appropriate manuals. Reads and interprets directions that relate to mixture, use, and application of various kinds of coating materials, solvents, and precoating agents. (4) Monitors and adjusts air pressures in paint booth, controls heat settings and drying times in drying booth to achieve proper surface adhesion of coatings. Completes records for paint usage and paint waste as per environmental regulations.

(5) Applies Chemical Agent Reactive Coating (CARC) materials in accordance with specifications and dimensions. Manages workflow into the paint shop as assigned by the supervisor. Determines what jobs can be done in a series or if items need to be completed alone. Confers with the customer when needed to best achieve the desired results. Cleans and maintains painting equipment. (6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.66 – $32.27/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-03-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.

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