PAINTING WORK LEAD

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PAINTING WORK LEAD in the Production Lines Division and MRO Production Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

The duty location of this position is Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA.

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 performing duties such as: 1) Leading, training and directing a team of Painters; 2) Ensuring that all painting and inspections of aircraft and components are conducted in accordance with prescribed standards and specifications; 3) Overseeing the preparation of aircraft and components for painting, ensuring compliance with technical directives, and aiding with quality control procedures; 4) Leading a team of Painters, ensuring tasks are communicated, deadlines met, and quality supported; 5) Assigning tasks based on priorities, monitors progress, and adjusts schedules as needed; 6) Providing technical advice on complex painting issues and deciding on work methods; 7) Inspecting work for compliance with technical requirements, blueprints, and safety standards; 8) Ensuring aircraft and components are prepared and painted per standards, inspecting cleanliness, verifying specialty coatings, and measuring thickness with precision tools; and 9) Demonstrating a thorough understanding of aircraft and components painting processes, including surface preparation, and specialized coatings (e.g., elastomeric and conductive).

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 lead a team of painters, ensure tasks are communicated, deadlines met, and quality supported.
• You will act as the main contact with production supervisors and provide updates on status and challenges.
• You will ensure aircraft and components are prepared and painted per standards, inspect cleanliness, verify specialty coatings, and measure thickness with precision tools.
• You will provide on-the-job training, demonstrate coating techniques, safety protocols, and compliance with directives.
• You will monitor safety standards, ensure correct use of PPE and proper disposal of hazardous materials according to instructions and laws.
• You will collaborate with engineers on new coating systems, mix coatings to viscosity, and cure them using bake ovens.
• You will use painting and inspection tools such as HVLP sprayers, thickness gauges, gloss meters, and other precision instruments.
• You will work with Quality Assurance to resolve issues and implement corrective action.