Industrial CARC Painter

LOC Performance Products, Inc • Lansing, MI • 18h ago

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

The Painter is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing metal, composite, or other components in accordance with military and defense manufacturing specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements. This role ensures all coatings meet strict quality, durability, and performance standards essential for military applications.

Painters progress through three skill levels based on demonstrated ability, experience, and independence in performing the essential functions of the role.

Essential Functions:

Prepare surfaces for coating by cleaning, sanding, masking, or blasting per work instructions.

Mix, apply, and cure paints, primers, and other protective coatings according to manufacturer specifications.

Operate spray guns, booths, ovens, and other related painting/coating equipment safely and effectively.

Apply coatings to achieve required film thickness, adhesion, and finish quality.

Maintain proper records of paint usage, batch numbers, and application processes for traceability.

Inspect completed work for compliance with quality requirements, including color match, surface finish, and defect-free application.

Work closely with Quality Control to address and correct any deficiencies.

Follow all safety, environmental, and hazardous material handling procedures.

Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with OSHA and facility housekeeping standards.

Assist with inventory management of paints, solvents, and supplies.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.

Utilize MRP systems to manage production schedules, and material requirements to ensure timely availability of materials for painting and coating processes.

Perform all job-related duties, including but not limited to the responsibilities outlined above, and any additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

Maintain good housekeeping and follow 5S principles.

Read and comprehend work instructions and verbal direction

Load parts for paint including taping, sanding, and caulking under supervision.

Load parts with proper identification following work instructions with supervision.

Complete all required documentation (check sheets) including log into jobs.

Able to paint using basic primer and topcoat.

Mix plural components to proper ratios under supervision.

Use spray gun to paint parts

Choose proper gun set up and apply paint to parts per specification.

Operate paint booth start-up/shutdown and perform cleaning tasks as instructed.

Break down and clean guns and equipment with supervision.

Identify basic paint defects such as runs, holidays, and failures.

Able to read and interpret Rheinmetall employee rules and regulations, company safety rules and regulations.

Load, tape, sand, and caulk parts for paint without supervision.

Load parts with proper identification following work instructions without supervision.

Able to paint using all @types of paint with minimal defects.

Read and follow all work instructions and verbal directions without assistance.

Consistently produce quality work that meets company standards.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

At least 3 years industrial painting or manufacturing experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

Knowledge of materials, coatings, and defense industry-specific requirements for painting and finishing preferred.

Strong attention to detail and ability to inspect work for quality.

Basic math skills for mixing and measuring coatings.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Knowledge of safety standards in industrial/manufacturing settings.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to wear PPE and work in regulated paint booth environments.

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

Frequently lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand, kneel and bend for extended periods.

Manual dexterity for operating spray equipment and handling small components.

Tolerance for working in enclosed paint booth environments with PPE.

Industrial manufacturing setting with exposure to painting fumes, solvents, and airborne particles.

Work may involve varying temperatures and humidity levels in controlled paint booth areas.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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