Junior Paint Technician

Painting--Want to Learn? The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., is seeking a Junior Paint Technician who has an aptitude toward mechanical assembly and desire to paint. This position will be part of a team located in Huntsville, AL. A Junior Paint Tech will receive the required on-the-job paint training and to safely utilize tools and hardware using standard paint manufacturing shop practices. Must be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required.  Must be able familiar with technical manuals - including blueprints and schematics.

What you’ll do as a Junior Paint Technician (may not be all inclusive):

• Light mechanical assembly work
• Perform multiple manufacturing tasks associated paint application
• Paint application tasks including paint mixing, spray operations, thickness measurements, etc.
• Gain a full understanding of multiple coatings application equipment
• Assist in fabrication and other assembly/disassembly processes
• Requires constant pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing and stooping in addition, will be lifting up to 50lbs
• Must be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

Junior Paint Technician Requirements:

• Must have 1-2 years of understanding in mechanical assembly systems
• Under direct supervision, capable of quickly learning paint applications
• Knowledge of utilizing hand tools, power tools and measurement tools
• Must have familiarity with mechanical systems and safe work practices
• Safely utilize tools and hardware using standard fabrication shop practices
• Familiarity with technical manuals - including blueprints, schematics and or sketches 
• The ability to function as an integral part of a team
• Requires constant pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing and stooping in additions will be lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense

Preferred/Great to Have:

• Active / Current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense
• 1-2yrs of Paint application, spray operations, coatings, paint mixing, etc.

ARA COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2015 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Junior Paint Technician position.