Sr Painter – 1st Shift

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch—things that move people, protect soldiers, and power industries. This role is in Textron System’s Marine & Land Systems business area.

About the Role

A Sr Painter’s primary area of expertise is painting, but under general supervision they are expected to perform any tasks assigned by management based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Painting, sand blasting, spray painting using conventional and airless equipment
• Pulling blast/paint lines, mixing paint, pressure washing
• Preparing surfaces for application of coatings and specialty cleaning
• Performing equipment maintenance
• Utilizing hand tools such as psychrometer, profile and mil gauge, disk sander, wire brush, grinders, scaling gun, needle nose, crescent wrench, and pliers
• Working from engineering drawings, sketches, and following written and verbal instructions
• Working extended hours as needed to accomplish tasks with little or no prior notification
• Maintaining records, forms, and logs as required
• Performing other related duties as assigned by management
• Performing work in confined spaces

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent experience
• Formal craft training and 3+ years of related experience
• Ability to read blueprints and sketches, shop orders, and perform shop mathematics
• Willingness to work rotating shifts

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellness program (including fitness reimbursement)
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(K) with company funding
• Paid parental leave

Textron Systems is dedicated to hiring military veterans and is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment.

Location: US-Louisiana-New Orleans | Schedule: Full-time, first shift