Paint Assistant - Weekend Shift - Aerospace

Work Schedule

This schedule reflects current business demand and is subject to change at any time. If hired, you will be required to complete your training courses before coming to the shop floor. First day of Orientation would be from 9 am -4:30pm. After first day, you will be able to come in at 6 am to continue your online training. Once on the shop floor, you will spend the next 3 weeks of training on day shift with the day shift paint assistants. When determined, you will be able to start your normal shift.

Commute/Travel Requirements

The role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic In Arms Regulations) Compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15): An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or an individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or an individual who is granted status as a "protected person".

About the Role

Paint Assistants support the painting operations for aircraft components and structures, ensuring all surfaces are properly prepared and finished to meet industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming as needed.
• Mix paints, primers, and other coatings according to specifications and manufacturer's instructions.
• Perform tests such as viscosity on mixed paints.
• Maintain and clean painting tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist in moving and arranging materials and equipment.
• Conduct quality checks on painted surfaces to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
• Help with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed.
• Ensure proper adhesion of paint and coatings by performing surface preparation tasks meticulously.
• Perform touch-ups and repairs as needed.
• Anticipate the painters' needs and perform all necessary duties to ensure they can remain in the paint booth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in an aerospace, automotive, or industrial painting environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of different types of paints, primers, and coatings used in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with spray painting equipment and techniques.
• Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills (English).

Skills

• Physical Demands and Work Environment
• To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:
• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties.
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment.
• Periodically lift overhead and carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally reach overhead and reach out or down to perform duties.
• Frequently climb steps, stairs, or ladders.
• Sometimes bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel.
• Frequently use hand or fingers to manually inspect parts, tighten hardware & fixtures, and operate machine and material handling controls.
• Accurately distinguish colors to respond to sensors, indicators, and color-variable dashboards.
• Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices.

Benefits

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website. Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices. Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page. All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination. Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.