Industrial Spray Painter
Description
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Leidos' Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking an Industrial Painter for our Platform Integration Facility in Huntsville, AL. This position will prepare, sand, perform media blasting and masking detail and assemble items in a manner to meet MIL-SPEC, Aerospace, Government paint application standards and /or drawing requirements for the painting process.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
- The Painter will be responsible for preparing, sanding, media blasting and masking detail and assembly items in a manner to meet MIL-SPEC, Aerospace, Government paint application standards and /or drawing requirements for the painting process.
- Responsible for applying pre-mixed and blended paint or coating to interior and exterior of assembled DoD and aircraft industry standards.
Basic Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED with at least 5 years of MIL-SPEC painting experience.
- Must be able to read and adhere to MIL Spec documentation.
- Responsible for material handling and equipment maintenance and clean up.
- Must be able and will be expected to follow all safety regulations, keep work area in a clean and orderly condition, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the assigned work area(s).
- Required to read and understand engineering drawings and written work orders, and data inputs of defined process criteria listed in shop floor traveler(s)/router(s).
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 35-lbs.
- Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
- Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
- Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference shown to candidates who have relevant experience in the CARC painting application.
- Preferred candidates will already possess a Final Secret Clearance.
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."
Original Posting:
August 15, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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