Industrial CARC Painter
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Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design development and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles vehicle systems and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems fabricated structures armored products rubber solutions and track systems delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Job Summary:
The Painter is responsible for preparing coating and finishing metal composite or other components in accordance with military and defense manufacturing specifications industry standards and customer requirements. This role ensures all coatings meet strict quality durability and performance standards essential for military applications.
Painters progress through three skill levels based on demonstrated ability experience and independence in performing the essential functions of the role.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare surfaces for coating by cleaning sanding masking or blasting per work instructions.
- Mix apply and cure paints primers and other protective coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
- Operate spray guns booths ovens and other related painting/coating equipment safely and effectively.
- Apply coatings to achieve required film thickness adhesion and finish quality.
- Maintain proper records of paint usage batch numbers and application processes for traceability.
- Inspect completed work for compliance with quality requirements including color match surface finish and defect-free application.
- Work closely with Quality Control to address and correct any deficiencies.
- Follow all safety environmental and hazardous material handling procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area ensuring compliance with OSHA and facility housekeeping standards.
- Assist with inventory management of paints solvents and supplies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality efficiency and safety.
- Utilize MRP systems to manage production schedules and material requirements to ensure timely availability of materials for painting and coating processes.
- Perform all job-related duties including but not limited to the responsibilities outlined above and any additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
- Maintain good housekeeping and follow 5S principles.
- Read and comprehend work instructions and verbal direction
- Load parts for paint including taping sanding and caulking under supervision.
- Load parts with proper identification following work instructions with supervision.
- Complete all required documentation (check sheets) including log into jobs.
- Able to paint using basic primer and topcoat.
- Mix plural components to proper ratios under supervision.
- Use spray gun to paint parts
- Choose proper gun set up and apply paint to parts per specification.
- Operate paint booth start-up/shutdown and perform cleaning tasks as instructed.
- Break down and clean guns and equipment with supervision.
- Identify basic paint defects such as runs holidays and failures.
- Able to read and interpret Rheinmetall employee rules and regulations company safety rules and regulations.
- Load tape sand and caulk parts for paint without supervision.
- Load parts with proper identification following work instructions without supervision.
- Able to paint using all types of paint with minimal defects.
- Read and follow all work instructions and verbal directions without assistance.
- Consistently produce quality work that meets company standards.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- At least 3 years industrial painting or manufacturing experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)
- Knowledge of materials coatings and defense industry-specific requirements for painting and finishing preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to inspect work for quality.
- Basic math skills for mixing and measuring coatings.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
- Knowledge of safety standards in industrial/manufacturing settings.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to wear PPE and work in regulated paint booth environments.
Background Prerequisites:
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:
- Frequently lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand kneel and bend for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity for operating spray equipment and handling small components.
- Tolerance for working in enclosed paint booth environments with PPE.
- Industrial manufacturing setting with exposure to painting fumes solvents and airborne particles.
- Work may involve varying temperatures and humidity levels in controlled paint booth areas.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sex (including pregnancy) gender identity national origin age disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Key Skills
- Drywall Experience
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Construction Experience
- Carpentry
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Airless Paint Spraying
- Auto Body Repair
- Auto Painting
- Painting
- Caulking
About Company
Die Rheinmetall Waffe Munition Arges ist Spezialist im Bereich 40 mm Munition und fertigt 40 mm Low Velocity Munitionen mit unterschiedlichsten Effekten.
