Spray Painter

BAE Systems Plc•York, PA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems in York, Pennsylvania is seeking to hire an experienced Industrial Spray Painter. Open positions are on 2nd Shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) and 3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:00 am). Please note that the hourly workforce is union represented. PRIMARY FUNCTION Cleans and performs surface preparation to parts prior to paint. Spray paints various assemblies, vehicles, subassemblies, parts and miscellaneous plant equipment and fixtures according to commercial and government specifications.

Requirements

2 Years of experience spray painting in an industrial setting or equivalent training required.
Experience with heavy manufacturing industrial coatings (2 component epoxy, enamel, zinc rich primer, etc.)
Willing to safely handling solvents and chemicals
Ability to adjust paint guns and systems quickly and efficiently (adjustments/troubleshoot)
Experience blending paint
Ability to read a Wet Film Thickness Gage
Attentiveness to identifying paint defects, correct them, and prevent them from reoccurring
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow the work instructions
Experience cleaning paint equipment
Ability to read and interpret product data sheets
Possess sufficient comfort level to work in confined spaces
Ability to work at various heights
Experience driving vehicles
Ability to climb in and out of large structures/vehicles
Physical ability to pass a Pulmonary Function test as this is required for the job.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) painting is preferred
Hands-on manufacturing/fabrication experience desired.
NESHAP certification would be preferred.
Defense industry work a plus.

Responsibilities

Receives instructions and work orders from Process Supervisor, Assistant. Process Supervisor, Lead Person or Self-Directed Work Team.
Handles material and/or machinery to and from proper locations, using jib or overhead cranes or other material handling equipment, as required.
Refers to appropriate documents or devices (i.e. data collection device, packing list, bill of lading, part lists and drawings).
Issues, expedites, inventories, receives, counts, stores, checks and properly identifies materials to assure continuity of operations.
Completes and/or files documents (i.e. DFT's, paint data, task verification, etc.). Uses personal computer or other data collection devices to check or record data as required.
Checks and documents operating condition of material handling equipment as required.
Personal computers and/or other data acquisition devices as required.
Performs, checks and/or adjustments to process inputs (i.e. materials/equipment as required to ensure product quality requirements are met.
Performs identification, documentation, and segregation of discrepant materials, as outlined by the appropriate procedures.
As assigned, performs independent verification of product and/or processes.
Reports damaged tools, equipment and materials to appropriate supervisor.
Refers to drawings, sketches, manuals, books, charts and process sheets.
Loads and unloads parts on conveyor for the purpose of cleaning or preparing for painting.
Keeps work area safe and clean.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
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
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards