Marine Painter

BAE Systems•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Position Summary Painters are responsible for mixing and applying paint to various surfaces using paint techniques and tools to complete paint projects. Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a third class mechanic-painter in the Paint Shop. A third class mechanic must demonstrate a developing knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility. Developing knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them with minimal assistance. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. In some cases, as specified, the third class mechanic is expected to assist, rather than completing the task independently. General Possess brush and roll painting skills Perform a layout on a job Mastics and Caulk Application Understand the uses for mastics Prepare and apply mastics whether in putty or liquid form Caulk small jobs independently Cut Lines and Figures Cut lines for painting Measure the square footage for painting Follow the directions outlined in the sketch Execute the job with direction Power Tool Surface Prep Use the needle gun, deck crawler and power tool (pneumatic or electric) for surface prep Remove existing coating systems Sand an area to prep for painting Know surface prep standards Must be working towards completing one or more of the following training: Quality critical activities (Strippers and Painting training) PCMS Tile-Maintenance and Installation Cert for Paint Mechanical Knowledge of testing valves on a machine to ensure that it is operational Secondary skills that are preferred but not required: Spray Airless Painting Working to complete the spray application training Know how to operate the spray pump Know the differences and how to operate Conventional Airless and Plural Component Airless spray pumps

Requirements

Minimum Relevant Experience: 2 to 4 yrs.
Must be able to obtain a government access badge.
A third class mechanic must demonstrate a developing understanding of job sighting and ability to proactively manage tasks.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure
Must be able to wear applicable PPE (Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel toes shoes, ear protection, Tyvek suits, respirators, etc.

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum relevant experience: 3 to 5 yrs.
Spray Airless Painting
Working to complete the spray application training
Know how to operate the spray pump
Know the differences and how to operate Conventional Airless and Plural Component Airless spray pumps

Responsibilities

mixing and applying paint to various surfaces
using paint techniques and tools to complete paint projects
brush and roll painting skills
Perform a layout on a job
Understand the uses for mastics
Prepare and apply mastics whether in putty or liquid form
Caulk small jobs independently
Cut lines for painting
Measure the square footage for painting
Follow the directions outlined in the sketch
Execute the job with direction
Use the needle gun, deck crawler and power tool (pneumatic or electric) for surface prep
Remove existing coating systems
Sand an area to prep for painting
Know surface prep standards
Knowledge of testing valves on a machine to ensure that it is operational

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.