Tactical Military Equipment Painter

Vision Point Systems, Inc; Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

11 paid holidays

64 hours PTO in year one

56 hours sick leave

80 hours vacation after 1 year

401k match after 3 months

Job summary

Vision Point Systems, Inc. seeks a Tactical Military Equipment Painter to join our Marine Corps Base Hawaii team in Kaneohe. You will paint military equipment and support gear, assess pre-coating conditions, and select appropriate coatings and tools to ensure performance and durability.

You must follow safety standards, perform surface preparation, and work with spray equipment while meeting production demands in a government environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in painting/coating.
• Specialized painting/coating knowledge and tools.
• Able to prepare paints, thinners, dryers, etc. and maintain spray equipment.
• Safety standards must be maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Paint military and support equipment for USMC corrosion prevention program.
• Assess equipment prior to recoating and select best methods and tools.
• Prepare surfaces and remove old coatings using sanding tools and blasting where needed.
• Determine coatings and techniques for each job and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Industrial painting

Surface preparation

Paint application

Safety protocols

Team player

Forklift operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

OSHA Safety Certificate

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

https://www.dtcc.edu/

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

https://ampp.org/

• Industrial Security Professional Certification (ISP)

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.