Aircraft Cabinet Finish Specialist / Automotive Refinish - Lincoln, IL

About the role

With minimal supervision, the Finish Specialist performs finishing preparation, application and polishing of parts and minor repair and touch-up work in a safe, clean and organized work area according to customer expectations and Duncan Aviation approved procedures. This position also assists with training less experienced technicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cabinet surfaces and substrates for paint or finish and miscellaneous plastic, metal and leather parts for paint or dye to customer satisfaction and Duncan Aviation approved procedures using appropriate equipment.
• Applies stains, dyes, paints or finishes to prepared parts and mixes paint and stains as needed.
• Performs basic detail work, polish and clean-up on finished items.
• Performs structural and decorative repairs as required.
• Researches, prepares, and signs off various documents for record keeping purposes as required by Duncan Aviation approved procedures, manufacturers' maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations (e.g., turnovers, removal sheets, flammability testing, W.O. Sheets, personal training log, FAA 8110-3 & FAA 337's, and other work order related documents supporting the review of squawks and expected hours).
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Respirator Fit qualified.
• Regularly scheduled attendance required.
• Routinely lifts 50 lbs., occasionally 100 lbs.; reads small print; identifies small finish imperfections; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; tolerates working in confined spaces; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.
• Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments.

Qualifications

• Finish Specialist I: High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Finish Specialist II: Minimum one year related experience required; High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Finish Specialist III: Minimum four years related experience required; High School graduate or equivalent required; Minimum three years aviation finish experience preferred.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) available on day one.
• Health Savings Account with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(k) program with 50% match on first 6% contributed, beginning within first 45 days.
• Tool Account Program for acquiring and growing tool inventory with interest-free payments.
• In-House Training opportunities and Tuition Assistance for further education.