Painter I- III - Oklahoma City OK

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is seeking Painters I, II, and III for their Oklahoma City, OK location. This role involves preparing surfaces for paint application, applying protective coatings using spray gun techniques, and removing coatings using chemical and mechanical methods. The company is a leading defense technology provider specializing in unmanned systems, satellite communications, and more, with a focus on affordability and innovation. KUAS is known for its high-performance, cost-effective jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems. The company fosters a collaborative and dynamic workplace that promotes professional development and honors personal and family lives.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
Must be able to interpret and work from industry specifications.
Must be able to demonstrate accurate basic math skills.
Must be able to demonstrate the accurate use of a tape measure.
Must be able to perform dimensional inspection using calipers, dial indicator, thickness gauge.
Basic computer skills with the ability to navigate around files.
Painter I: High school education or equivalent.
Painter I: Preferably 2+ years of hands-on experience in an automotive or industrial finishing environment.
Painter II: In addition to Painter I requirements, preferably 5-7 years of hands-on experience in an automotive or industrial finishing environment.
Painter III: In addition to Painter II requirements, preferably 7+ years of hands-on experience in an automotive or industrial finishing environment.
May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Nice To Haves

Experience with aircraft finish, especially composite airframes a definite plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces for paint application.
Apply protective coatings to metal and composite based product specifications using spray gun techniques.
Remove protective coatings using chemical and mechanical methods.
Paints production products using enamel, lacquer, polyurethane, elastomeric, and related finishes.
Follows FOD (foreign object prevention) practices.
Uses wet mil gauge for verification of paint thickness.
Prepares surfaces for paint using pneumatic, mechanical and hand sanding methods.
Operates shop related machinery to include HVLP spray guns, ovens, paint booths, pneumatic tools, common hand tools, and scales.
Handles, applies, stores, and disposes of chemical paint removing compounds, paints, smoothing compounds, adhesives, sealants, and solvents.
Must use a respirator when spraying primer and paints.
Interprets and follow manufacturing orders and drawings.
Completes production paperwork, including painting logs.
Supports and exhibits the focus of zero defects as well as "right-the-first-time" approach.
Inspects finished products for conformance to specifications.
Complies with established safety directives.
Complies with established QMS procedures.
Maintains a clean work area and ensures strict adherence to the 5S Standards.
Assists co-workers within immediate department as required.
Assists outside department personnel per Supervisor's request or approval.
May occasionally perform common tasks outside the scope of this job description in support of production operations.
May be cross trained and utilized to perform technical tasks outside the scope of this job description in support of production operations.
Applies decals according to specifications and written work instructions (Painter II & III).
Trains less skilled Painters and Grinder/Sanders (Painter II & III).
Works closely with Team Lead to meet production schedules (Painter III).
Read/ Interpret drawing as it relates to Paint application (Painter III).
Understand technical aspect of paint product (Painter III).
Ability to restore paint errors and identify root causes to correct future potential errors with minimal time and materials (Painter III).
Technically and mechanically inclined in order to maintain equipment (Painter III).