Aircraft Painter Spec GSO

About the role

You will be the Aircraft Painter, Paint Technician Level 3 for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Paint Operations Team. Our team is responsible for Production and Sustainment paint/coating operations on F-16s, C-130’s and other military aircraft prior to delivery to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform washing, chemical treatments, and surface conditioning to ensure optimal paint adhesion and longevity.
• Prepare aircraft, parts, components, and surfaces, ensuring all areas are properly protected and free from contaminants.
• Utilize various hand tools and hand-held power tools such as grinders, sanders, paint guns, and measuring devices to achieve desired paint finishes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot painting equipment to ensure continuous operation and optimal performance in the aerospace industry.
• Ensure all surfaces are prepped to exact specifications, applying advanced techniques to achieve optimal paint adhesion and a high‑quality finish.

Requirements

• Complete a post‑offer medical exam prior to start.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• While performing essential functions, wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed; use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft.
• Frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 25 lb and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 50 lb.
• Perform repetitive movements and work overhead; perform work from heights and drive lifts.
• Regularly exposed to vibration.

Qualifications

Candidate must have at least 4 years of aircraft paint applications with a total of 8 years of experience in aircraft paint and/or automotive applications.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering paint drawings and technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes to ensure precise application.
• Expertise in the layout, application, and interpretation of marking drawings for major and minor interior/exterior markings and decals, including stripes and two‑tone surfaces, essential for aircraft identification and aesthetics.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage painting projects, enhance team productivity through strategic planning, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Capable of performing comprehensive surface preparation, including sophisticated chemical treatments and abrasive techniques on critical and structural components of aircraft.
• Capable of applying multiple layers of paint, controlling thickness and evenness of each coat, and managing intermediate drying times and techniques without supervision.
• Capable of adjusting paint mixing ratios and viscosity for different environmental conditions and surface types, ensuring consistent quality and thickness in each coat without supervision.
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