Tactical Military Equipment Painter

Vision Point Systems, Inc.; Hawaii; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

11 paid holidays

PTO 64 hours (yr1)

Sick leave 56 hours

Vacation after 1 year

401k match

Job summary

Vision Point Systems, Inc. seeks a skilled Tactical Military Equipment Painter to join our team at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

You will paint military and support equipment for the Corrosion Prevention and Control program, assess surfaces, perform prep, and select coating methods to ensure durable finishes. The role requires at least 1 year of painting experience, familiarity with painting tools, and strict adherence to safety standards; forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in painting/coating.
• Specialized knowledge of painting and coating techniques and tools.
• Physically able to stand for most of shift and operate spray equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing repair/refinishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Paint military and support equipment for the US Marine Corps Corrosion Prevention and Control program.
• Assess equipment prior to recoating and choose the best method and tools.
• Perform surface preparation, including equipment wash procedures to remove contaminants.
• Remove old coatings using sand blasting and sanding without damaging substrates.
• Determine appropriate coatings and techniques for each job.
• Maintain safe working conditions and use PPE per safety guidelines.

Skills

Painting techniques

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Tools

Paint guns

Brushes

Rollers

Dry film gauges

Wet film gauges

Sanding tools

Job description

Vision Point Systems, Inc. is searching for a skilled Tactical Military Equipment Painters to add to our staff at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Duties will include, but are not be limited:

• Painting military and applicable support equipment in support of the United States Marine Corps Corrosion Prevention and Control program.
• Assessing equipment prior to recoating and determine the best way to complete the job, using and working with many different painting tools and requirements, including paint guns, brushes, rollers, and dry and wet film gauges.
• Proficiently perform surface preparation to include equipment wash procedures to remove dirt, grease, and other contaminants.
• Remove old layers of coatings from different types of surfaces with sand blasting and hand/power tool sanding without damaging the substrate
• Use specialized knowledge to determine the best types of coatings and coating techniques to use on a specific job.
• Ensure that all safety standards are maintained throughout each job.

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in applicable field.
• Specialized knowledge of painting and coating techniques and tools.
• Physically able to remain standing for the majority of shift.
• Must be able to prepare paints, thinners, dryers, etc. and clean/maintain spray painting equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing repair/refinishing processes.
• Experience with surface preparation for automobiles and/or military equipment.
• Experience painting automobiles and/or military equipment.
• Ability to use selected vendor materials and general supplies efficiently and cost effectively.
• Must be efficient will the ability to work under pressure in a fast pace environment.
• Operate forklifts when required, after proper training and certification.
• Keep work area organized.
• Ensure a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment.
• Positive, willingness to learn and participate in a government ran environment to reach a common goal.
• Must be able to gain DBIDS/CAC access to military base.

Desired:

• Formal training in industrial painting preferred.
• Experience with primers, flat paints, and autobody repair (body putty application) preferred.

Preferred Painter Certifications:

• OSHA Safety Certificate

o https://www.dtcc.edu/

• Coating Application Specialist (CAS) Prep Course, (CAS) Level 1 Exam, (CAS) Level 2 Certification

o https://ampp.org/

• Industrial Security Professional Certification (ISP)

o https://classmgmt.com/sessmax/check_NCMS_credentials.php?r=index.php

• Forklift Certification

-Pay = $28-30/hr DOE

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability available free of cost to the employee only; dependents can be added on and paid for by the employee. Voluntary critical illness, accident, and life are available for purchase by the employee.

-11 paid holidays

-64 hours of accrued PTO in year one of employment

-56 hours of accrued sick leave

-80 hours of vacation after 1 year of employment

-401k match available after 3 months of employment

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.