PAINTER LEADER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PAINTER LEADER in the PRODUCTION LINES DERPARTMENT of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE 1) Utilizing chemical, mechanical, and sonic methods to clean, prepare, coat, and electroplate aircraft, missile, and engine components, using various chemical solutions and abrasive grits; 2) Removing metal and non-metal surfaces using sandblasting equipment and perform preventive maintenance on the sandblasting equipment; 3) Ensuring proper coating application and removal methods and operations are performed on various aircraft components; 4) Examining, evaluating, preparing and applying protective and decorative coatings and painting finishes to aircraft components, engines components, GSE and other major components; 5)Painting insignias, lettering and designs on selected components; 6) Applying decalcomania transfers and stencils to identify or decorate aircraft, engine, and GSE components; 7) Ensures all aircraft, engine, and miscellaneous components meet stringent quality standards by performing in-process and final inspections of cleaning and preparation work involving chemical, mechanical, and sonic method.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will provide leadership to shop personnel.
• You will inspect and examine parts and assemblies to determine type of metal prior to applying appropriate protective finishes and colors in accordance with technical directives.
• You will use abrasive sandblasting equipment to clean, remove corrosion and other contaminants from parts and equipment.
• You will perform solution analysis, make chemical additions and inspect work in process and upon completion.
• You will operate various types of metal spraying equipment including plasma, thermo, and wire spray.