Aircraft Painter - 1st shift

About the Role

Aircraft Painter oversees the aircraft and its sub-assemblies painting and sealing process, including surface preparation, masking, and chemicals handling. The role may include limited duties of paint and sealant application.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by working instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
• Install masking strips or other aircraft painting details.
• May perform sealant application ensuring compliance with technical and quality requirements.
• May assist with application or installation of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Ensure the use of appropriate technical references and tools in performing paint and sealing duties.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting or sealing equipment.
• Set up ladders and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal and local environmental and OSHA/TOSHA regulations.
• Inspect, monitor, clean, and assist in minor repairs of machines and equipment following the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Generally, 0-3 years of related and recent experience in an aeronautical environment.
• Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
• Understanding of safety procedures for chemical handling.
• Knowledge of blueprints and painting diagrams.
• Strong ability in paint spraying.
• Understanding of technical management and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
• Must be able to be certified and/or able to wear a respirator.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
• Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

General Commitment for All Employees

• Commitment to company values and compliance with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporate Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
• Honor and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfy work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties may be assigned.