Description SAIC is looking for a Painting Manufacturing Associate to support the US Navy in Indianapolis, IN. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Candidates will perform the following: sanding, blending, cleaning, masking, and other tasking related to the preparation of industrial parts for paint finishes. Set up, maintain, and operate typical shop equipment such as paint mixers, HVLP paint guns, and paint booths. Apply primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats with correct formulations as per paint manufacturer specifications. Apply polyurethane, lacquers, epoxy paints, or dry lube coatings. Prepare surfaces for painting and protects surfaces from corrosion. Candidate will be expected to follow job routers, travelers, and common shop processes to perform work tasking but also be able to adapt and overcome when appropriate. Read and follow router instructions, engineering diagrams, and/or prints. Perform repetitive tasks in accordance with standard process and procedures. Typical work week is: Monday-Friday, 40 hour week, 8 hours per day, 7am to 3:30pm; c andidates may be asked to work a split shift (noon to 8:30pm) or second shift (3pm to 11:30pm). Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma and 6 years of experience;4-6 years of painting experience or related/similar technician experience. Previous Experience performing sanding, blending, cleaning, masking, and other tasking related to the preparation of industrial parts for paint finishes. Experience applying primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats with correct formulations as per paint manufacturer specifications. Basic computer skills (Email, Timecard entry, Job tracking data entry, etc.). REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Candidates MUST be able to obtain Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required for clearance. SAIC will assist with clearance process. DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience preferred. Experience with mil spec and military coatings. Experience with measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.