Industrial Spray Painter

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

8d•$59,150 - $106,925•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Sector is seeking an Industrial Painter for our Manufacturing Platform Integration Facility in Huntsville, AL. This position will prepare, sand, perform media blasting and masking detail and assemble items in a manner to meet MIL-SPEC, aerospace, government paint application standards and /or drawing requirements for the painting process. Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED with at least 5 years of MIL-SPEC painting experience.
Must be able to read and adhere to MIL Spec documentation.
Must be able and will be expected to follow all safety regulations, keep work area in a clean and orderly condition, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the assigned work area(s).
Required to read and understand engineering drawings and written work orders, and data inputs of defined process criteria listed in shop floor traveler(s)/router(s).
Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in the CARC painting application.
Current possession of a Final Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing, sanding, media blasting and masking detail and assembly items in a manner to meet MIL-SPEC, aerospace, government paint application standards and /or drawing requirements for the painting process.
Responsible for applying pre-mixed and blended paint or coating to interior and exterior of assembled DoD and aircraft industry standards.
Responsible for material handling and equipment maintenance and clean up.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35-lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.