LEAD ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY PAINTER

Altus Technology Solutions•St. Inigoes, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Altus Technology Solutions is hiring a Lead Electrostatic Spray Painter to perform fabrication and coating assignments of substantial variety and complexity on project articles, support structures, and equipment at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field in St. Inigoes, Maryland. The role supports NAVAIR and includes preparing surfaces and applying aircraft, aerospace, general, and powder coatings according to engineering specifications. Work takes place in an environmentally controlled coating facility and paint booth using appropriate personal protective equipment. The position also involves fabricating unconventional, one-of-a-kind items and support structures for experimental project test articles, maintaining coating materials and equipment, and contributing to a project work team. Altus Technology Solutions provides engineering, prototyping, testing, production, design, fabrication, assembly, and compliance support to government customers. The company describes its workplace as a setting that values employee contributions and offers stability, flexibility, and opportunities for professional development. Altus has been providing services to government and commercial clients since 2004 and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Requirements

Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance; interim clearance must be obtained before the start date.
Valid Maryland driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience preparing, priming, painting, and coating surfaces, including aluminum, steel, and composites.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, plans, program requirements, and material coating specifications.
Ability to follow Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets.
Ability to follow and help establish workflows.
Experience with different coating applications, tools, and equipment, including paint booth operations.
Skilled use of precision hand tools and measuring instruments.
Ability to develop modifications that satisfy program requirements without compromising operational safety.
Ability to work tactfully with professional engineers, technicians, and management staff at all levels.
Exceptional customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Formal trade school, college, or military training school.
Formal paint and final finish training, including aircraft-related training.
Fabrication and mechanical repair or assembly experience.
Prior forklift and/or overhead crane experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces and apply aircraft, aerospace, general, and/or powder coatings according to item design engineering specifications.
Perform coating operations in an environmentally controlled coating facility and paint booth while using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Identify and select coating application equipment appropriate to design specifications.
Ensure required coating materials are available and comply with state, federal, and DoD/DoN HAZMAT regulations.
Participate as a member of a project work team.
Fabricate unconventional, one-of-a-kind items, systems, apparatus, and support structures for experimental project test articles.
Plan and conduct work using blueprints, drawings, plans, and technical publications.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Follow and enforce safety standards within the Coating Facility.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned machines.
Maintain tool inventories and procure equipment, supplies, tools, and consumables as required.
Perform other tasks as required to support customer requirements.