Painter (Polyurea Operator/Inspector)
What you'd do
About the Position: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The depot's enormous maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: http://www.redriver.army.mil.
Major duties
Ensure surfaces at properly prepared for application of paint. Perform inspection in conjunction with quality audits. Conduct inspection for obvious damage to vehicle bodies. Mix paint to required blend of color specified. Paint surfaces such as vehicles, mobile equipment parts, and assemblies to ensure surfaces at protected. Conduct visual inspection of vehicles for smoothness and complete coverage of paint application. Interpret Technical Manuals for application parameters.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Painter (Polyurea Operator/Inspector) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Painter (Polyurea Operator/Inspector) duties including applying coating materials to various vehicle assemblies or equipment. I can demonstrate mixing paint and how to inspect paint equipment and conduct final service preparation. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: Work requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring/ uncomfortable positions. There is frequent use of fingers and reaching above shoulders height. Work is performed in walking, standing, kneeling positions with repeated bending occasionally. Climbing is required with use of arms and both legs. Sets up equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds, occasionally, may require heavy lifting more than 40 lbs. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and occasionally outside in hot, cold, humid, damp or chilling or dry atmosphere conditions. Exposed to constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, solvents, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy. Works on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, around objects and on vehicles, and ladders. Works closely with others or alone. Safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and protective clothing, and respiratory protection are required. Frequently exposed to cuts and bruises. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous materials/waste. Incumbent is also exposed to vapor and paint fumes.
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