PAINTER

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The primary purpose of this position is to To inspect, evaluate, correct defects, and apply a spectrum of various special coatings including low infrared reflective base coatings, high gloss finishes and high corrosive inhibitors to aircraft.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4100 Painting And Paperhanging Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Practices in Construction, Structure
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately performs inspections, evaluate, and assess status of various composites, metal substrates, low infrared reflective applications and other special coatings.
• Identifies, and mixes various array of special coating materials ranging from low infrared reflective needs primer, elastomeric corrosion inhibitor, epoxy, fluid resistant fuel cell primer, and other polyurethane paints.
• Applies coating methods and techniques to ensure a high quality decorative appearance, maintain a protective barrier for structural substrates, and meets specific thicknesses for various applied compounds.
• Determines areas of the aircraft to be repaired and other discrepancies as to protect the integrity of aircraft(s) surfaces, assemblies, and their components.
• Performs seam sealing operations in interior of aircraft wheel wells including exterior surfaces, chemical stripping assemblies/parts, propeller tips on engines.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment in a safe manner. Maintains all tools, equipment, devices, gauges, and newly acquired state of the art spray portable paint booths, and documentation requirements.

Salary : $31