FE480 - Industrial Paint Lead - FEC

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing.

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Painter

Reports To: Shop Supervisor

Federal Equipment Company is looking for a Painter. The Painter will be responsible for painting in accordance with MIL-SPEC, customer specifications and company requirements. FEC offers a unique working environment that allows a hands-on individual to develop and grow as the company expands its footprint and maintains high performance as a trusted defense contractor.

Job Summary:

The Lead Industrial Painter is a hands-on working lead role, responsible for executing painting and surface preparation tasks while supervising and guiding a team of painters. This role combines technical painting expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Supervision:
• Act as a working lead by performing painting and surface preparation tasks while guiding and mentoring the painting team.
• Assign and oversee daily tasks, ensuring timely and accurate completion, and provide hands-on training to develop team skills.
• Painting and Preparation Operations:
• Perform and oversee surface preparation tasks, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.
• Execute and supervise the application of coatings, ensuring proper techniques for primers, paints, and specialized finishes.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot painting equipment, such as airless sprayers and HVLP systems.
• Project Coordination:
• Assist in planning and scheduling painting projects, balancing hands-on work with team oversight.
• Collaborate with other departments to align workflows and meet project deadlines.
• Quality Assurance:
• Conduct inspections during and after painting to ensure all surfaces meet company and industry standards.
• Address and resolve quality issues promptly while maintaining detailed documentation of work and quality checks.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Lead by example in adhering to safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and compliance with OSHA standards.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous materials and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Communication and Reporting:
• Communicate effectively with project managers and stakeholders, providing updates on painting progress and team performance.
• Document and report incidents, challenges, and solutions to supervisors as necessary.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• 2+ years' experience preferred.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings.
• Experience working with MIL-Specs (military specifications).
• US Citizen
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
• Forklift training certificate or the ability to receive it.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents.
• Good motor coordination and manual dexterity
• occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee shall be clean shaven for proper seal fit of respirator protection, and equipment all times while performing painting or blasting.

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled