Paint & Finish / Vinyl Wrap Specialist

About the role

The Finish Specialist, with minimal supervision, 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. In addition, this position 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.
• 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 (i.e. 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

• Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Respirator Fit qualified.
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required.
• Physical: Routinely lifts 50 lbs., occasionally 100 lbs.; reads small print; identifies small finish imperfections; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates working in confined spaces; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Technical knowledge of painting and finishing processes
• Ability to follow safety protocols
• Basic computer literacy

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday)
• Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions)
• 50% match on first 6% contributed to 401(k) program
• Tool Account Program for acquiring and growing tool inventory
• In-House Training opportunities
• Tuition Assistance for furthering education

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on departmental needs.