Painter

Job Overview 

The Entwistle Company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Painters Helper to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.  

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth. 

Ready to make a real difference? Join us. 

Our Mission Statement 

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability. 
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. 
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions. 

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Apply paint and coatings to various products, including large mechanical parts, using hand sprayers and brushes according to MIL-SPEC requirements 
• Mix paints and coatings to meet specified color and finish requirements. 
• Clean, mask, and prepare parts for sandblast treatment 
• Monitor and maintain paint and supply inventories. 
• Maintain daily painting logs and complete all required documentation accurately. 
• Safely move parts in and out of paint booths using forklifts. 
• Perform routine maintenance on painting equipment, including cleaning sprayers and brushes and replacing filters. 
• Support a culture of safety by following all safety procedures and keeping the work area clean and organized. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

What We Offer: 

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals 
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• Employer Paid Short-term Disability 
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave 
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage 
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance 
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements 
• Employee Appreciation Events 

Competitive pay based on experience. 

 Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 2-5 years’ related experience; previous auto body experience preferred 
• Must have prior experience masking and preparing items for painting 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with other departments 
• Ability to read technical documents 
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills 

Related Military Job Codes: We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position: 

• Army MOS: 91E – Allied Trades Specialist 
• Navy NEC: BM – Boatswain’s Mate 
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X3 – Aircraft Structural Maintenance 
• Marine Corps MOS: 6316 – Aircraft Paint and Refinishing Specialist 
• Coast Guard Rating: BM – Boatswain’s Mate