2025-08-16
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
Huntsville
Alabama
35806
United States
Description
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Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking an Industrial Painter for our Platform Integration Facility in Huntsville, AL. This position will prepare, sand, perform media blasting and masking detail and assemble items in a manner to meet MIL-SPEC, Aerospace, Government paint application standards and /or drawing requirements for the painting process.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
The Painter will be responsible for preparing, sanding, media blasting and masking detail and assembly items in a manner to meet MIL-SPEC, Aerospace, Government paint application standards and /or drawing requirements for the painting process.
Responsible for applying pre-mixed and blended paint or coating to interior and exterior of assembled DoD and aircraft industry standards.
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma/GED with at least 5 years of MIL-SPEC painting experience.
Must be able to read and adhere to MIL Spec documentation.
Responsible for material handling and equipment maintenance and clean up.
Must be able and will be expected to follow all safety regulations, keep work area in a clean and orderly condition, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the assigned work area(s).
Required to read and understand engineering drawings and written work orders, and data inputs of defined process criteria listed in shop floor traveler(s)/router(s).
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35-lbs.
Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference shown to candidates who have relevant experience in the CARC painting application.
Preferred candidates will already possess a Final Secret Clearance.
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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
