Painter/Shotblaster Technician

4 weeks ago

Lima, Ohio, United States General Dynamics Land Systems Full time
Job Summary:

As a Painter/Shotblaster at General Dynamics Land Systems, you will be responsible for performing a combination of Assembler-Mechanical, Shot Blast, and Tank Painter duties. This role requires a high level of physical activity, working with various equipment and machinery, and maintaining a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare parts for assembly and join together, fit, and attach parts to form light assemblies.
  • Apply and remove masking tape, bolts or screws, and plastic / rubber plugs on parts, structures, and covers; clean for paint.
  • Operate equipment and machinery, including tanks, pumps, stills, spray jets, stream jets, air jets, control valves, sheet metal cabinets and hoods and aprons, conveyors and hoists, mechanical washing & degreasing equipment, and baskets for handling stock.
  • Use various cleaning agents and apply sealants, solvents, chemical washes, paints and coatings, protective coatings, rust proofing, cosmoline, greases/lubricants, adhesives and armor panels.
  • Operate air nozzles and vacuum machines, as well as grinders, sanders, other power tools, and hand tools.
  • Manually paint parts and/or vehicle structures utilizing industrial paint spraying equipment or brushes/rollers.
  • Hang and remove parts from a moving parts line and apply paint utilizing spay guns while parts are in transit.
  • Wear full body protective gear while manipulating and utilizing steel shot blasting hoses which operate at high pressure.
  • Operate equipment including radio-controlled overhead cranes and walker/stackers to move material/structures.
  • Remove dirt, scale, rust, roughness, and sharp edges from metal objects by the abrading action of ocompressed air laden with sand or other abrasive material.
  • Perform vapor blasts operations in which abrasives are carried in a liquid spray to produce the desired finish.
  • Must be able to handle/ manage hazardous waste from time to time.
  • Working with objects and equipment overhead.
  • Clean up immediate work area.
  • Conduct pre
  • and post-operation safety checks of equipment.
  • Perform administrative tasks relevant to the classification including verifying written instructions have been followed.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (International Trafficking and Arms Regulations).
  • Must successfully complete vetting process administered by Department of Army Police for unescorted facility access.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Must successfully complete preemployment process including but may not be limited to background check, medical exam, and drug screen.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain respirator clearance wear airfed.
  • Knowledge of different types of paints strongly preferred.
  • May be required to obtain/sustain Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) certification for vehicle entry.
  • Working with objects and equipment overhead.
  • Must be able to work overtime and offshifts.