Painting Worker (T32)

Army National Guard Units • Cullman, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for a Painting Worker (T32), Position Description Number D1217000, assigned to AL CSMS 2 in Cullman, Alabama. The role is part of the Alabama Army National Guard and requires membership in a compatible military assignment and grade. The selectee must wear the military uniform.

The Painting Worker prepares and coats metal, wood, glass, equipment, and vehicles. Work includes removing rust, paint, and loose particles; smoothing dents and scars; preparing and mixing coating materials; applying primers and finish coats; and replacing or applying markings and lettering. The worker reads and follows directions, technical orders, specifications, and publications relating to coating materials and their application, and applies Chemical Agent Reactive Coating (CARC) according to specifications. Painting equipment must be cleaned and maintained.

The position may require occasional work outside normal duty hours, including overtime. A probationary period may be required, and participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

• Membership in the Alabama Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Must meet the military grade requirement: minimum SGT and maximum SFC.
• Experience or training demonstrating knowledge of surface preparation, coating methods, coating materials, associated painting tools and equipment, and the ability to read and interpret directions.
• Experience or training demonstrating knowledge of standard surface preparation and coating methods and techniques.
• Skill in sanding, wire brushing, scraping, spackling, putting, preparing surfaces, and selecting appropriate tools for assigned tasks.
• Skill in brushing, rolling, and spraying coating materials and applying related methods such as cutting-in, dip, and overflow techniques.
• Experience interpreting and following technical orders, specifications, and publications.
• Knowledge of accepted preparation and coating methods for stationary and mobile equipment, and combat, tactical, and commercial vehicles.
• Ability to prepare coating materials by tinting, toning, etching, blending, and mixing additives.
• Ability to apply coatings so surfaces are free from skips, runs, and drips.
• Ability to read and apply directions concerning the mixture, use, and application of coating materials and solvents.
• Must wear the military uniform if selected.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• If subject to Military Selective Service registration, must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal, wood, and glass surfaces by removing rust, paint, and loose particles; sand and smooth dents and scars using appropriate tools and materials.
• Apply coatings to specified areas, ensuring surfaces are free from skips, runs, and drips.
• Apply rustproof compounds to vehicle areas such as splash panels, quarter panels, seams, structural members, and underbody construction.
• Apply coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray-paint equipment.
• Prepare coating materials by tinting, toning, etching, blending, and mixing in additives such as retardants, hardeners, and drying agents.
• Apply primer, intermediate, and final coats of semi-gloss, gloss, and other paints, lacquers, enamels, varnishes, and shellacs; ensure the match, texture, and appearance meet finish requirements.
• Replace and apply markings and lettering as specified by appropriate manuals.
• Read and interpret directions concerning the mixture, use, and application of coating materials, solvents, and precoating agents.
• Apply Chemical Agent Reactive Coating (CARC) materials in accordance with specifications and dimensions.
• Clean and maintain painting equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available, with benefits for the employee and family; eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency can provide details.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% may be authorized, subject to approval before employee in-processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed