What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter III (Wet Coat) position at HDT?
Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.
What we offer:
- Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental and Vision
- Life, AD&D and Disability (paid for by the company)
- 401K with a company match
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares metal surfaces to be coated using various methods (abrasive blasting, high pressure washing and wire brushing) to remove grease, dirt and rust
- Masks areas not to be painted
- Hangs and takes parts off of automated overhead conveyors and racks
- Sprays liquid coatings onto prepared surfaces using high volume/low pressure practices
- Utilizes a mil thickness testing gauge to determine if appropriate amount of paint has been applied
- Checks parts for flaws both pre and post wet coat
- Inspects coated parts for runs, sags and uncoated areas
- Performs all operator maintenance on all types of paint booths and spray equipment
- Accurately reports shop floor production data via computer terminal and/or written reporting
- Follows both visual and written work instructions in order to complete assigned tasks within set time allotted
- Performs cycle counting of parts and material handling duties as required
- Adheres to all quality and safety standards
- Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and/or related work experience
- 1-3 yrs. of industry experience preferred
- Ability to operate a fork lift
- Operation of small power tools, other hand tools, computerized and high-pressure equipment
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and safety requirements required of the Painter III position.
This specific position requires U.S. Citizenship. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred but not required.
This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations(EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C.1324(b)(a)(3).
