Painter - Industrial Finishing Specialist

Advanced Technology Systems Company•Gilbert, AZ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) is seeking an Industrial Finishing Specialist to prepare, finish, coat, and protect fabricated metal and composite components used in aerospace, defense, and government contracting applications. The role performs surface preparation, masking, painting, coating, and finishing while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, military standards (MIL-SPEC), engineering drawings, and quality requirements. Work supports production schedules and government and commercial contract deliverables, where finish quality and attention to detail affect unit acceptance, customer trust, and program timelines. The position reports into Production/Fabrication Operations and coordinates directly with welding, assembly, and quality inspection teams. The specialist may also support product assembly and general production tasks when painting workload allows. Work takes place in indoor booth and outdoor yard environments, with techniques adjusted for temperature, humidity, and airflow. The role requires safe handling of paints, solvents, coatings, and hazardous materials and maintaining tools and work areas in ready-to-use, OSHA-compliant condition.

Requirements

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contractors.
At least 3 years of professional painting experience in an industrial or production environment.
Demonstrated experience with metal surface preparation and powder-coat pre-application processes.
Proficiency in applying latex and oil-based paint systems.
Experience applying CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating), epoxy primers, polyurethane coatings, or aerospace-approved finishes.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work in physically demanding, temperature-variable conditions.
Ability to read basic work instructions, routers, or job travelers.

Responsibilities

Prepare metal substrates and apply powder-coat-ready finishes to specification, including grinding, degreasing, masking, and correcting defects before coating.
Apply latex and oil-based coatings by brush, roller, and spray, meeting job specifications and customer requirements for finish, coverage, and cure.
Inspect finished work for coverage, drips, texture, and color match, and correct deficiencies before parts proceed to assembly or shipping.
Support product assembly and general production tasks during gaps in painting workload.
Perform finishing work in indoor booth and outdoor yard environments, adapting technique to temperature, humidity, and airflow.
Maintain spray equipment, brushes, and finishing tools in ready-to-use condition; keep booth and staging areas organized and OSHA-compliant.
Maintain dependable attendance and work overtime, including occasional weekends, to support production and contract delivery dates.
Safely handle paints, solvents, coatings, and hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company EHS requirements.
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Program Management to meet production schedules.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Perform other duties as assigned.