Painter II

Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) is seeking experienced Painters II to prepare, prime, and paint a variety of manufactured parts and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of industrial painting experience, preferably within the aerospace, manufacturing, or automotive industry, and will be comfortable working with different paint systems, primers, specifications, and part configurations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, wiping with solvents, and performing other required surface preparation.
• Mask parts and surfaces according to work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Load and unload parts onto and from paint racks.
• Mix and prepare primers, paints, coatings, and solvents according to manufacturer instructions and job specifications.
• Verify that proper surface treatment and preparation have been completed before applying primer or paint.
• Apply primer and paint using spray equipment to a wide variety of parts with different sizes, shapes, and contours.
• Apply gloss, semi-gloss, flat, and other coating finishes as required.
• Operate curing ovens and monitor temperature, curing cycles, and processing times.
• Perform visual inspections of painted parts to verify coverage, finish, appearance, and overall quality.
• Identify and correct common paint defects, including runs, sags, uneven coverage, overspray, or surface imperfections.
• Clean and maintain paint guns, spray equipment, paint booths, filters, and other painting equipment.
• Follow work orders, job travelers, blueprints, engineering drawings, and written work instructions.
• Handle paints, primers, solvents, and other materials in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to production, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, safety rules, and Code of Safe Work Practices.
• Follow written and verbal instructions provided by leads, supervisors, and management.
• Understand and follow the company's quality management system and applicable procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an industrial paint shop or production painting environment.
• Aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or automotive painting experience preferred.
• Experience preparing, mixing, and applying a variety of primers and paints.
• Experience using spray guns and industrial painting equipment.
• Ability to properly mix paints and primers according to specified ratios and manufacturer requirements.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, masking, priming, painting, and curing processes.
• Basic ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and job instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finished products.
• Ability to recognize common paint and surface defects.
• Ability to follow safety procedures when working with paints, solvents, chemicals, and related materials.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and pulmonary evaluation when required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous aerospace or defense manufacturing painting experience.
• Experience working with aerospace primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings.
• Familiarity with paint thickness requirements and inspection standards.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing or quality-controlled environment.

Schedule: M-F 7am-3:30pm

Salary Expectations:

$22- $25 HR.

We offer competitive compensation & benefits package:

• Health insurance (Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)

• 401(k)

• PTO

About HII:

HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.

Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (818) 998-1231x2200 for assistance.