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Painter

General Dynamics - GDIT • Pawcatuck, CT • 1d ago

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Paint Systems, Sanding, Surface Preparation

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Painter

Painter- 1st Shift

Ability to apply paint finishes to various materials, components, and structures according to strict military specifications ensuring adequate coating thickness and adherence to detailed quality control standards. Ability to finish unpainted components to specified standards. Requires knowledge of application techniques while adhering to safety requirements in industrial environments. Ability to read and understand tech data sheets and mix and apply coatings accordingly. Also, the ability to read blueprints in relation to masking detail, surface finish requirements, and other pertinent details. Experience using industrial paints such as enamel, epoxy, and urethane paint systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Surface Preparation

Thoroughly clean and prep surfaces to be painted using sanders, sandblasting, and chemical conversion coating. Removing rust, grease, and old paint coatings following military specifications for surface cleanliness. Finishing of unpainted components to specified surface finish requirements.

Paint Application

Apply paint using various methods such as gravity feed spray guns, brushes, and rollers to ensure even coverage and precise adherence to specified paint thicknesses and application techniques according to military specifications.

Quality Control

Regularly inspect painted surfaces for defects such as runs, dry spray, and contamination. Utilize quality control tools and processes to ensure compliance with military specifications. Ensure unpainted components are in satisfactory condition to move forward through the finishing process and those that follow.

Documentation

Maintain detailed records of paint @types, batch numbers, and inspection results to comply with military documentation requirements.

Safety Procedures

Adhere to strict safety protocols including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), working in well ventilated areas, and disposing of hazardous materials according to safety regulations and facility guidelines.

Equipment Maintenance

Ability to maintain and service equipment throughout the department including but not limited to spray guns, paint booth operations, sanding equipment, and sandblast cabinet.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Military Paint Specifications

In depth knowledge of military paint specifications, application standards, and quality control adherence.

Painting Techniques

Proficient in various painting techniques including spray gun operation, brush, and roller applications.

Surface Preparation Skills

Expertise in surface cleaning, sanding, rust removal, and high-level finish quality.

Quality Control Procedures

In conjunction with Quality Assurance, understand quality control methods and information in order to adhere to application requirements and identify and address paint defects.

GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Painter you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience

Location: On site

Must be a US Citizen or US National

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $19.84 - $24.32. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Travel Required:

None

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CT Pawcatuck

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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