Production Painter
Production Painter
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Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Production Painter
Location: Cleveland OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy
Purpose of Position:
The Manufacturing Painter is responsible for the surface preparation and application of coatings on ballistic military helmets in accordance with strict quality performance and durability standards. This role ensures that all finished helmets meet defense and customer specifications related to color texture adhesion and environmental resistance. The Painter plays a critical role in the helmet production process contributing to both the aesthetic and functional performance of life-saving protective equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare ballistic helmet surfaces for paint application through cleaning sanding masking and priming processes.
Apply specialized military-grade coatings and finishes using spray equipment in accordance with technical specifications and MIL-STD requirements.
Ensure consistent color thickness and texture across all painted helmets using appropriate tools and measurement equipment.
Operate and maintain spray booths ovens curing stations and ventilation systems in compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Inspect painted helmets for visual defects coating integrity and adherence to performance criteria.
Maintain accurate documentation for batch tracking paint logs quality checks and part traceability.
Collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure conformance to DoD standards and customer-specific requirements.
Conduct minor equipment maintenance and troubleshoot spray gun and booth performance issues as needed.
Adhere to all plant safety PPE and hazardous material handling protocols in accordance with OSHA EPA and internal policies.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in paint application processes and throughput.
Collaborate with the quality control team to resolve any coating defects or inconsistencies.
Follow proper handling and disposal procedures for hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
Perform regular maintenance and cleaning of paint equipment and tools to ensure reliability.
Adhere to lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all plant safety housekeeping and operational policies and procedures.
Apply specialized military-grade coatings and finishes using spray equipment in accordance with technical specifications and MIL-STD requirements.
Ensure consistent color thickness and texture across all painted helmets using appropriate tools and measurement equipment.
Operate and maintain spray booths ovens curing stations and ventilation systems in compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Inspect painted helmets for visual defects coating integrity and adherence to performance criteria.
Maintain accurate documentation for batch tracking paint logs quality checks and part traceability.
Collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure conformance to DoD standards and customer-specific requirements.
Conduct minor equipment maintenance and troubleshoot spray gun and booth performance issues as needed.
Adhere to all plant safety PPE and hazardous material handling protocols in accordance with OSHA EPA and internal policies.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in paint application processes and throughput.
Collaborate with the quality control team to resolve any coating defects or inconsistencies.
Follow proper handling and disposal procedures for hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
Perform regular maintenance and cleaning of paint equipment and tools to ensure reliability.
Adhere to lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all plant safety housekeeping and operational policies and procedures.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 13 years of experience in industrial painting preferably in ballistic equipment automotive painting or appliance painting environments.
Prior experience painting contoured surfaces and applying coatings to composite or metal substrates is highly desirable.
Familiarity with military specifications or experience painting tactical or high-performance products is a plus.
Minimum 13 years of experience in industrial painting preferably in ballistic equipment automotive painting or appliance painting environments.
Prior experience painting contoured surfaces and applying coatings to composite or metal substrates is highly desirable.
Familiarity with military specifications or experience painting tactical or high-performance products is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in surface preparation priming masking and application of wet spray coatings.
Skilled in using HVLP spray guns pressure pots and related equipment.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to achieve consistent texture thickness and color across irregular surfaces.
Ability to read and follow technical documentation work instructions and paint specifications.
Effective time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced quality-focused production setting.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet production goals and quality standards.
Commitment to safety cleanliness and proper handling of hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
Skilled in using HVLP spray guns pressure pots and related equipment.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to achieve consistent texture thickness and color across irregular surfaces.
Ability to read and follow technical documentation work instructions and paint specifications.
Effective time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced quality-focused production setting.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet production goals and quality standards.
Commitment to safety cleanliness and proper handling of hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
About Avon Technologies:
We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the worlds militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) protection. We do this through our two brands Avon Technologies and Team mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home Avon Protection we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness integrity excellence resilience collaboration and the ability to execute.
What We Offer:
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Bonus Plan
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Mentorship Program
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland OH is $22.00 to $25.00 hourly. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Employment Type
Full Time
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