Paint Technician

Industrial paint projects at ARA are growing and we are looking for a paint technician with 4yrs of paint experience to join the Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., team in Huntsville, AL. The Paint Technician will perform substrate preparation, priming, and paint application processes.

This includes but not limited to, all aspects of coating operations from preparation and masking, pretreatments, final paint applications, light mechanical work, and testing.  The paint technician will assist in fabrication and other assembly/disassembly processes of hardware and prototypes while ensuring the quality standards are met.

What a Paint Technician will do (may not be all inclusive):


* Perform paint application tasks including paint mixing, spray operations, thickness measurements, etc.


* Working knowledge and understanding of multiple coatings application equipment


* Review drawings, work instructions, schematics, blueprints and understand design requirements and plans thru completion


* Assists lab by spraying samples for formulation testing


* Assist in fabrication and other assembly/disassembly processes essential to coatings application and fabrication of prototypes


* Maintains paint guns and other equipment


* Light mechanical assembly work


* Perform multiple manufacturing tasks associated paint application


* Requires constant pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, and stooping in addition, will require lifting up to 50 lbs.


* Effectively communicate with supervisor and within a team of any inventory needs Must be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, tight fitting respirator, chemical resistant garments, safety shoes and hand protection


* Must pass an initial and annual respirator physical exam

Paint Technician Requirements:


* H.S.

Diploma or equivalent plus advanced training and 4-5 years of related work experience


* At least 4 yrs painting within a manufacturing setting


* Knowledgeable with HVLP gun usage, maintenance, paint application to a variety of substrates, substrate preparation including cleaning, conversions and priming


* Strong working knowledge of utilizing hand tools, power tools and measurement tools


* Experience with mechanical systems and safe work practices


* Safely utilize tools and hardware using standard fabrication shop practices


* Familiarity with technical manuals - including blueprints, schematics and or sketches


* Capable of working with teams in an ever-changing work environment


* Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense

Preferences/Nice to Have:


* Prior experience in DoD paint and manufacturing industry


* Strong background in coatings application and mechanical assembly


* Active / current SECRET Clearance from...