LEAD PAINTER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Painter Location: Webster Outlying Field (WOLF); St. Inigoes, MD Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Shift: Day Remote Type: No Remote Clearance: Secret Description At Altus, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and enriching work environment that highly values and recognizes your invaluable contributions. Our strength lies in our size, which allows us to provide stability while presenting numerous possibilities for personal and professional development. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in attaining your goals, we strive to be the ideal partner in helping you achieve the desired work-life balance. If you believe this is the type of setting where you can flourish, continue reading! Altus specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering, prototyping, testing, and production capabilities, including design, fabrication, assembly, and compliance support to our Government customers. The Painter will be responsible for performing fabrication and coating assignments of substantial variety and complexity on project articles, support structures, and equipment. We are looking for an individual that can use their Painter experience to add value and make a significant impact as a Painter to NAVAIR for this opportunity. Primary Responsibilities: * Prepare surfaces and apply aircraft, aerospace, general, and/or powder coatings according to item design engineering specifications. * Perform coating operations within an environmentally controlled coating facility and paint booth while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). * Identify and select appropriate coating application equipment based on design specifications. * Ensure on-hand quantities of required coating materials in compliance with state, federal, and DoD/DoN HAZMAT regulations. * Perform as a member of a project work team. * Fabricate unconventional, one-of-a-kind items, systems, apparatus, and support structures for experimental project test articles. * Plan and conduct work from blueprints, drawings, plans, and technical publications. * Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. * Follow and enforce all safety standards within the Coating Facility. * Work well with others as part of a team. * Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned machines. * Maintain tool inventories and procure equipment, supplies, tools, and consumables as required. * Perform other tasks as required to support customer requirements. Qualifications: * Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date) * Must possess a valid Maryland Drivers License * High School Diploma or equivalent. Formal trade school, college, or military training school highly desired. * Minimum of 3 years experience in preparing, priming, painting, and coating various surfaces, including aluminum, steel, and composites. * Must be able to read engineering drawings * Must be able to follow Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data Sheets * Must be able to follow and help establish workflows * Formal paint and final finish training, aircraft or otherwise, desired. * Fabrication and mechanical repair/assembly experience highly desired. * Skilled with precision hand tools and measuring instruments. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, plans, program requirements, and material coating specifications. * Experience with various types of coating applications, tools, and equipment, including paint booth operations. * Capable of developing modifications to satisfy program requirements without jeopardizing safety of operations. * Ability to work tactfully with professional engineers, technicians, and management staff on all levels of effort. * Exceptional customer service required. * Prior forklift and/or overhead crane experience is a plus. Work Conditions: Conditions will vary. Capable of working outdoors and occasionally from elevated work platforms with fall protection harness and in temperatures ranging from 0-120. Position will include: 45% standing, 20% bending, 15% reaching, 5% sitting, 5% walking, and 10% lifting. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Overtime is a requirement of this position. About Altus Becoming a leader in the information technology industry requires more than just technological expertise. It demands a holistic understanding of systems, a strong drive for excellence, and a dedicated team of certified professionals. Since its establishment in 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been deeply committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services and solutions. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Information Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services firm, Altus serves both commercial and government clients. With a foundation rooted in integrity, Altus tackles the challenges and opportunities faced by customers by integrating proven solutions with industry-leading practices. To learn more, please visit www.Altusts.com. Pay and Benefits Recognizing the significance of pay and benefits in any career choice, we meticulously design compensation packages that align with the value of the work we perform for our customers. Our employment benefits encompass competitive compensation, comprehensive Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, generous Paid Leave, and Retirement plans. Securing Your Data Please exercise caution regarding fraudulent employment opportunities misusing Altus' name. Altus strictly adheres to a set of policies during the employment application process. We will never request payment-related information or ask for any monetary transactions as part of the hiring process. If you receive an email claiming to be from Altus, asking for payment-related information or any personal details about yourself or your previous employer, and you have concerns about its legitimacy, please promptly contact us by emailing . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Diversity We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, -protected statuses-). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training. Disclaimer The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.