Technician III - Painter - 2nd Shift

Aerospace Painting

Perform surface preparation, cleaning, detailed masking, paint mixing, coating application, and curing operations.

• Apply primers, topcoats, and specialty aerospace coatings in accordance with technical specifications and process instructions.
• Operate paint booths, spray equipment, curing ovens, and associated tooling.
• Verify material usage, mix ratios, and application parameters meet required standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure coating quality, coverage, and specification compliance.

Technical Interpretation & Documentation

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and engineering documentation to determine masking, preparation, and coating requirements.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, and controlled process documentation.
• Maintain accurate production records, material tracking, and process logs as required.

Safety, Compliance & Chemical Handling

• Safely work with chemicals, solvents, acids, bases, paints, and hazardous materials.
• Ensure full compliance with aerospace, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Properly use PPE, ventilation systems, and hazardous material controls.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain clean, organized, and production-ready work areas.
• Support investigation and evaluation of new tools, equipment, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Aid in improving efficiency, reducing defects, and enhancing workflow within the paint operations.
• Identify process challenges and recommend practical improvements.

Cross-Functional Support & Team Collaboration

• Work with cross-functional teams to implement efficient manufacturing processes.
• Support other manufacturing shops and service centers when needed, including Printed Circuit operations and Metal Finish Lab.
• Maintain working relationships across departments to ensure smooth production flow.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and productive team environment.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.