Spray Technician

Job Description

Spray Technician (260220)

260220

Chemical Bio & Materials Eng

Full-time

Flexible schedule - ability/opportunity to set personal work schedule

Onsite

Targeted salary: $19.23 - $21.01 hourly, based on experience

Yes

Resume, Cover Letter

The University of Oklahoma's Gallogly College of Engineering is seeking a Spray Technician to join our team and assist with the preparation, application, and testing of experimental primers and coatings on test coupons. The technician will work primarily in a paint booth, ensuring precise application of primers, final coatings and topcoats according to manufacturer specifications. Additionally, the technician will perform tests on the coupons using mechanical, electrochemical, and surface analysis methods.

The ideal candidate must be detail‑oriented to ensure that all project requirements, as specified by the project sponsor, are met. Self‑motivation and the ability to work independently with little to no supervision are key qualities for this role. The incumbent will communicate effectively with faculty investigators, the project manager, and other staff to ensure timelines are met and all objectives achieved.

Lastly, the incumbent will perform various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

• High School Diploma or GED or Trade School Certificate
• 24 months experience as a brush painter or closely related experience

• Ability to perform precise and controlled spray applications
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and project timelines
• Familiarity with or the ability to learn and perform a variety testing methods, including mechanical and electrochemical techniques
• Strong attention to detail:
  Ensuring coatings and tests meet the requirements set by the project sponsor
• Safety awareness and equipment maintenance:
  Knowledge of safety protocols in a paint booth environment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as the ability to maintain spray equipment and the workspace
• Ability to manage time efficiently, ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date. Traveling is