Painter Finish - First Shift

About the role

Primary function: To apply finishes to a variety of parts and assemblies. Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career.

Responsibilities

• Work from oral and written instructions and established procedures to prepare painted surfaces.
• Spray primers, polyester, urethane and various paint finishes to basic parts or assemblies.
• Use minimal judgment to obtain desired finish; may work under guidance of other painters.
• Prepare traceability sheets for FAA tracking.
• Use spray gun, simple hand tools, and other measuring instruments.
• Mix paint according to specifications.
• Professionally apply paint to basic surfaces while maintaining finish requirements acceptable to shop supervision and quality control.
• Adjust and clean spray gun and paint equipment or other company tools checked out for performing job assignments.
• Keep immediate work area clean and orderly and work in accordance with general safety practices.
• Responsible only for own work.
• Perform other related duties as required, such as sealing a variety of aircraft components.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent; Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.
• 6+ months of aircraft spray painting, masking, and cleaning experience.

Benefits

Textron Aviation provides a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members, beginning day one. Additionally, you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

Schedule

Full-time