Electrostatic Spray Painter; Painter IV

The MIL Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrostatic Spray Painter (Painter IV) to support engineering, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production activities at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), St. Inigoes, Maryland. The selected candidate will perform advanced surface preparation, electrostatic spray painting, coating application, and finishing operations on a variety of project articles, support equipment, structures, and prototype systems.

The Electrostatic Spray Painter applies specialized knowledge of electrostatic coating systems, paint mixing, environmental controls, technical specifications, and safety requirements to ensure high-quality finishes meet engineering, customer, and mission requirements. This position requires the ability to independently plan and execute work from drawings, technical documentation, and coating specifications while maintaining compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and hazardous material regulations.

This position currently requires an onsite schedule and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

• Provide day-to-day guidance, direction, training, mentorship, and technical support to less experienced technicians.
• Prepare, clean, mask, sand, and prime metal, composite, fiberglass, and other surfaces for coating applications.
• Operate cone, disk, nozzle-type, and other electrostatic spray-painting equipment to apply coatings in accordance with engineering and customer specifications.
• Apply aircraft, aerospace, industrial, general-purpose, and specialty coatings using approved procedures and techniques.
• Adjust pressure regulators, spray patterns, paint flow rates, and equipment settings to achieve required coating quality and finish characteristics.
• Mix paints, primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings to manufacturer and engineering specifications, using appropriate measuring instruments and viscosity controls.
• Monitor and maintain paint temperatures, coating consistency, and environmental conditions within coating facilities.
• Inspect completed work for coating thickness, adhesion, coverage, runs, sags, contamination, and other defects.
• Perform touch-up and corrective painting activities as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical publications, work instructions, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Support fabrication, assembly, modification, and repair efforts associated with prototype and production systems.
• Maintain paint booths, spray equipment, tools, hoses, tanks, and associated coating systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, DoD, and Navy hazardous material handling and disposal requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and maintain required tool inventories.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior painters and support personnel.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, artisans, production personnel, and customer representatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of customer and mission requirements.

Local and limited CONUS travel may be required in support of customer requirements, testing activities, training, or program objectives.

Travel is expected to be less than 10% of working time.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in industrial, aircraft, aerospace, automotive, marine, or electrostatic spray-painting operations
• Demonstrated experience operating electrostatic spray paint systems and associated coating equipment
• Experience preparing, priming, painting, and finishing a variety of surfaces including aluminum, steel, composites, fiberglass, and fabricated assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and technical publications
• Knowledge of coating application techniques, paint chemistry, surface preparation methods, and finishing processes
• Experience using Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to identify coating defects and implement corrective actions
• Skilled in the use of precision hand tools, measuring devices, and coating application equipment
• Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, and work in confined spaces, elevated platforms, and paint booth environments while utilizing required PPE
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