Paint Technician

Innovative Solutions To Complex Problems

ARA is globally recognized for applying our diverse science and engineering experience to drive innovation and solve complex problems.

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Paint Technician working on-site at our Madison, AL facility.  A Paint Technician, under general supervision, will perform substrate preparation, priming, paint application processes and light fabrication machining.

This includes but not limited to; all aspects of coating operations from preparation and masking, pretreatments, final paint applications, light mechanical work, testing and evaluation.

The Paint Technician should also be able to assist in fabrication and other assembly/disassembly processes of hardware and prototypes.

This position will require passing a national background check.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

Responsibilities of Paint Technician:


* 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


* 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


* Maintain inventory of consumables and paint needed


* Maintain a clean free of debris work area

Must Haves as a Paint Technician:


* H.S.

diploma plus advanced training and 3-4 years’ working knowledge of painting


* At least 3 yrs of 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


* Working knowledge and practice safely utilizing hand tools, power, measurement tools and hardware within a standard fabrication shop


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


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


* Ability to follow written standard operating procedures (SOP) consistently


* Must pass an initial and annual respirator physical exam


* Work in an environment which requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, crawl, crouch, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for operating industrial ma...