Painter
Ridge Engineering has an immediate need for a painter.
Essential Functions include:
•Cleans parts prior to painting, masks following drawing requirements and with using various measuring tools and templates & paints parts per internal/customer process specification.
•Set up, maintain and operate equipment such as HVLP paint guns (gravity fed and pressure fed equipment) paint mixers, mil thickness gauges and other paint measuring equipment and other general shop equipment and tools to complete work assignments.
•Mix and apply various topcoat finishes within thickness requirements (polyurethanes, epoxy, lacquers, clears, (gloss, semi-gloss, and flat finishes)
•Selects & mixes coating material along with the basic understanding of various paints, primers & other chemicals associated with defense coatings.
•Maintains a clean and safe working environment by proactively cleaning equipment and paint booth area; complying with company polices.
•Leads all housekeeping and foreign object debris (FOD) initiatives.
•Diagnose various paint problems such as solvent pops, fade out, orange peel, etc.
•Maintain all OSHA safety standards in the performance of duties.
Preferred Qualifications
•2+ years’ experience preferred
•Ability to read manufacturing drawings, e.g., masking locations, prime only locations and general notes.
•Experience working with MIL-Specs (military specifications).
•Good knowledge of paint mixing techniques and strong attention to detail for part appearance/quality
Ridge Engineering LLC. is a Hampstead, Maryland job shop specializing in the machining of complex and detailed parts for the defense and aerospace, sectors.
We have been in business for over 50 years and have enjoyed steady success during that time. Our benefits include Company paid life insurance, vacation and holidays. We offer health, dental and disability insurance as well as 401K plan (with a match). Compensation commensurate with experience and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking for individuals who strive to be the best in their chosen fields to become part of our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
•Hampstead, MD 21074 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Hampstead, MD 21074: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person